Monolithic Ceramic vs. Multi-layer Ceramic?

Originally Posted by Mmarro89

for electronic scrap and precious metal recovery MLCC (monolithic) i believe generally refers to the palladium capacitors that may also contain trace nickel and/or silver in the sodder depending on the year it was produced. Tantalum caps are generally just called Tantalum caps or Ta Caps. If im not mistaken, tantalum capacitors do not have a ceramic layer but an epoxy like coat. Anyone can correct me if they necessary as this is a tricky subject.

Looks good for the most part the MLCC (multi-layer ceramic chip) capacitors are most of the time Ni based with some containing Pd. monolithic I think is an"old"descriptions as the through hole type are now called MLC capacitors.

This is a good read for older styles of caps. http://193.6.189.120/letoltes/HG0MAT/kondi.pdf



Eric