H.C. Starck Announces Technical Symposium on "Tantalum in Anti-Corrosion Applications"

NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- H.C. Starck is pleased to announce the launch of a new technical symposium dedicated to the application of tantalum in the chemical processing industry. The "Tantalum in Anti-Corrosion Applications" symposium will be held at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, TX on Monday, March 10th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Speakers from various segments of the chemical industry will present technical information, case studies, real life success and failure stories, and will explore novel applications in the world of chemical corrosion. Who should attend? Manufacturers from the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and mining industries, fabricators, engineering companies and others who want to network and exchange ideas, experiences, and learn about the latest developments in new tantalum alloys and applications from industry experts.

"This is an ideal opportunity to share tantalum technical knowledge among corrosion professionals. Tantalum alloys, when properly used, offer an extremely reliable solution in anti-corrosion applications. Moreover, they can expand a manufacturers' process window, enable higher process yields, and drastically reduce maintenance costs," says Francois Dary, Vice President Global Research and Development of H.C. Starck's Fabricated Business Segment.

Program details will follow soon outlining the symposium speakers and topics, so make sure to visit www.hcstarck.com/TaCorr for more information. Event venue is the Hotel Contessa Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk, 306 West Market Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Call Cristian Cretu at +1 216.392.5077 or email [email protected] to make your reservation.

About H.C. Starck
The H.C. Starck Group is a leading global supplier of technology metals and advanced ceramics, and serves growing industries such as the electronics, chemicals, automotive, medical technology, aerospace, energy technology, and environmental technology industries, as well as engineering companies and tool manufacturers, from its own manufacturing facilities located in Europe, America, and Asia. In 2012, the company employed approximately 3,000 employees in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, China, Japan, and Thailand. Additional news about the company is available at www.hcstarck.de/press.

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