Tantalum capacitor scrap

**TantalumRecycling** · 12-04-2013, 11:32 AM

We purchase all types of Tantalum Capacitors Scrap

Current Pricing is:

Epoxy/Ceramic Capacitors - $11/Lb
SMD/Molded Capacitors -- $11/Lb
Axial/Hermetic A Size Capacitor - $7/Lb
Axial/Hermetic B Size Capacitor - $8.00/Lb
Axial/Hermetic Capacitors C&D - $10/Lb
Tantalum RED Capacitors - $30/Lb
Wet Tantalum Capacitors - $42.50/Lb
Ag/Ta Capacitors - $55/Lb
RED Top Ag/Ta Capacitors - $20/Lb
Tantapak/Wets Capacitors - $6/Lb
Tantalum Foil -- $6/Lb
Tantalum Bullets -- $6.50/Lb

We purchase all quantities small and large

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**TantalumRecycling** · 05-20-2015, 05:55 AM

Tantalum SMD Capacitor Scrap May 15 2015 Delivery

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**sledge** · 05-20-2015, 06:01 AM

So as a complete rookie to this part of scrapping. It IS ok to mix the black and yellow together? I have them separated because I wasn't sure they could be mixed. Thanks in advance!

**TantalumRecycling** · 05-20-2015, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by sledge

So as a complete rookie to this part of scrapping. It IS ok to mix the black and yellow together? I have them separated because I wasn't sure they could be mixed. Thanks in advance!

It is absolutely ok to mix yellow and black SMD Capacitors together. It is the same product.

**jimicrk** · 05-25-2015, 03:07 PM

I've been keeping up with this thread and I can identify smd and epoxy caps but I have some I'm not quite sure about. I brought home about 800 pounds of old high grade telecom boards the other day and see a lot of these caps on them. I think they are tantalum but not sure what kind.

**TantalumRecycling** · 05-26-2015, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by jimicrk

I've been keeping up with this thread and I can identify smd and epoxy caps but I have some I'm not quite sure about. I brought home about 800 pounds of old high grade telecom boards the other day and see a lot of these caps on them. I think they are tantalum but not sure what kind.

These are Tantalum Hermetic Capacitors --- They are worth $23.65/Lb

**TantalumRecycling** · 06-01-2015, 08:06 AM

Tantalum SMD Scrap on Metal Reels.

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**sledge** · 06-01-2015, 11:09 AM

MAAAAN.. A Score with totally Unused ones! NIICE!

**TantalumRecycling** · 06-01-2015, 12:08 PM

Tantalum Silver Capacitors June 1 2015

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**TantalumRecycling** · 06-02-2015, 01:41 AM

Tantalum Black & White Inserts

**zackcat64** · 06-08-2015, 06:10 PM

As far as the black and yellow "bullet" capacitors go, what are tell tale tantalum markings? Just a positive "+" sign at one end? Thanks!

**TantalumRecycling** · 06-08-2015, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by zackcat64

As far as the black and yellow "bullet" capacitors go, what are tell tale tantalum markings? Just a positive "+" sign at one end? Thanks!

Mainly the positive sign markings yes.

**bigburtchino** · 06-09-2015, 04:49 PM

The tantalum inserts, what is the price per pound? Found some that look similar to your picture, the ones I have are made by the KEMET company, the data sheet calls them "block tantalum capacitors", I'll post a picture when I get some time. They are a through hole, rectangular "block shaped", yellow or black capacitor (5/16" h x 1/4" w x 1/8" thick).

**zackcat64** · 06-09-2015, 07:43 PM

I also would like to ask if those bullet capacitors have to have the actual positive + sign or does a white stripe denote that as well? I'm just getting into the electronics side of the scrap bis and I do have access to many types of junk electronics. I've been doing a lot of research lately and this tantalum capacitor stuff seems the most in-depth as far as identifying them. Last question for now is on the black smd type. Do they too have to have the actual positive + sign or is rhe stripe an identifier as well? Also, the boards are always marked with a "C###" ? Thanks again!

**EcoSafe** · 06-09-2015, 07:48 PM

Grade B- Only because I was told a check was mailed and didn't receive it or any other contact for 10 days or more and the shipment was a test pack, ( THIS HAS BEEN RESOLVED QUICKLY BY TR)

RECOMMENDATION, YES I WILL USE THEM AGAIN NOW THAT PERIMETERS ARE SET.

A+ ON EDUCATION TOOL AND PARTICIPATION. MCW.

P.S. PLEASE NOTE: TR HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A STATUS BY US BECAUSE OF THEIR QUICK RESPONSE IN RECTIFYING A SMALL PROBLEM. mcw

**Mechanic688** · 06-09-2015, 08:07 PM

Also, the boards are always marked with a "C###" ? Thanks again!

I do know that a C will denote a capacitor while a D or other letter corresponds to that component. Some cheaply made boards will not have any component markings on it.

**bigburtchino** · 06-09-2015, 10:29 PM

I find the tantalum capacitors will almost always have the "+" signs on them, especially on the metal "axial" types. On the boards themselves about 60% of the time on low grade consumer type electronics. On the high grade boards, depending on board size, almost always on both the board and the capacitors. Even a lot of the SMD's will use the solid line and a positive sign on the capacitor. I have yet to find a tantalum capacitor that does not have a magnetic pull, so here again a magnet is a scrappers best tool.

Thanks olddude for the feedback, been waiting for a few more members to have used this buyer. Especially those of you on the east coast, before this "left coaster" does and now I think it's time for me! I like all of his pretty photos.

**TantalumRecycling** · 06-09-2015, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by bigburtchino

The tantalum inserts, what is the price per pound? Found some that look similar to your picture, the ones I have are made by the KEMET company, the data sheet calls them "block tantalum capacitors", I'll post a picture when I get some time. They are a through hole, rectangular "block shaped", yellow or black capacitor (5/16" h x 1/4" w x 1/8" thick).

Those Tantalum Inserts we can currently pay $72/Lb

But, please send a picture of what you mean by block tantalum capacitors -- I am not totally sure what they are.

**TantalumRecycling** · 06-09-2015, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by zackcat64

I also would like to ask if those bullet capacitors have to have the actual positive + sign or does a white stripe denote that as well? I'm just getting into the electronics side of the scrap bis and I do have access to many types of junk electronics. I've been doing a lot of research lately and this tantalum capacitor stuff seems the most in-depth as far as identifying them. Last question for now is on the black smd type. Do they too have to have the actual positive + sign or is rhe stripe an identifier as well? Also, the boards are always marked with a "C###" ? Thanks again!

For the Black SMD -- The stripe is an identifier as well, Sometimes the positive sign is taken off completely from years of use.

As for the Bullet Capacitors - Honestly these types of capacitors are some of the hardest to differentiate, there are also not many of these types produced yearly.

**TantalumRecycling** · 06-09-2015, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by olddude

Grade B- Only because I was told a check was mailed and didn't receive it or any other contact for 10 days or more and the shipment was a test pack,

RECOMMENDATION, YES I WILL USE THEM AGAIN NOW THAT PERIMETERS ARE SET.

A+ ON EDUCATION TOOL AND PARTICIPATION. MCW.

Thank you -- We will try to figure out why there was a few day delay between mailing of the check and the delay of 10 days.

**EcoSafe** · 06-10-2015, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by bigburtchino

I find the tantalum capacitors will almost always have the "+" signs on them, especially on the metal "axial" types. On the boards themselves about 60% of the time on low grade consumer type electronics. On the high grade boards, depending on board size, almost always on both the board and the capacitors. Even a lot of the SMD's will use the solid line and a positive sign on the capacitor. I have yet to find a tantalum capacitor that does not have a magnetic pull, so here again a magnet is a scrappers best tool.

Thanks olddude for the feedback, been waiting for a few more members to have used this buyer. Especially those of you on the east coast, before this "left coaster" does and now I think it's time for me! I like all of his pretty photos.

problem quickly solved by TR. We are putting them on our AA vendor list. mcw

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