Ta

Tantalum is a ductile, refractory metal that is highly resistant to corrosion. Tantalum is commonly produced as a by-product of tin smelting. Tantalum is a critical mineral that used as a component for electronic capacitors, including cell phones, personal computers, and automotive electronics, and is alloyed with other metals for jet engine components. Recent demand for tantalum has been driven by the rapid growth of the electronics industry and the capacitor market.