as per ehow 2010 Tantalum Capacitor Scrap Specs
Tantalum scrap capacitors can themselves contain a bevy of recoverable materials in addition to the tantalum foil used in their construction. The capacitor shells are made of a combination of plastics and sometimes shielded metals, and the electrolyte can be a wide range of solid or liquid materials. Between each tantalum foil layer, paper or plastic is also present as a barrier. As of late 2010, tantalum scrap sells at a low end of $50 per pound and a high end of $85, depending on market flux and the specific buyer.
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