Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/28/2015 -- Tantalum is a heavy, hard, and grey metallic element. It is resistant to chemical attacks at temperatures below 150degC. Tantalum is a rare earth metal and is not found in large amounts. Tantalum exhibits resistance to corrosion due to presence of an oxide film on its surface. Melting point of tantalum is quite high and is lower only to tungsten and rhenium. The metal exhibits maximum capacitance compared to other elements in the periodic table and has an atomic number of 73. It is denoted by the symbol "Ta".

Technavio's analysts forecast the global tantalum market to grow at a CAGR of 2.89% over the period 2014-2019.

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This report provides an insight on the current market scenario and future growth prospects associated with the global tantalum market during the period 2015-2019.

To calculate the market size, the report considers the volumetric sales of tantalum. It also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors in the global tantalum market. The market segments given in the report are mentioned below:

-Intermediates
-End products
-End markets
-Geography

The report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the market. It also outlines the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large, as well as the key trends that are emerging in the market.

Technavio's report, Global Tantalum Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers Americas, APAC, EMEA, and ROW; it also covers the landscape of the global tantalum market and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key regions
-Americas
-APAC
-EMEA
-ROW

Key vendors
-Advanced Metallurgical Group
-China Minmetals
-Ethiopian Mineral Development Share Company
-Global Advanced Metals
-Pacific Wildcat Resources

Other prominent vendors
-Gippsland
-H C Stark
-Jiangxi King Tan Tantalum Industry
-Mineracao Taboca
-Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry

Key market driver
-Growth of the electronics industry
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Key market challenge
-Tantalum designated as a conflict mineral
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Key market trend
-Tantalum usage in radiation shielding
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Key questions answered in this report
-What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
-What are the key market trends?
-What is driving this market?
-What are the challenges to market growth?
-Who are the key vendors in this market space?
-What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
-What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Advanced Metallurgical Group, China Minmetals, Ethiopian Mineral Development Share Company, Global Advanced Metals, Pacific Wildcat Resources, Gippsland, H C Stark, Jiangxi King Tan Tantalum Industry, Mineracao Taboca, Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry

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