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TANAKA Develops World’s First High-Performance Palladium Hydrogen Permeable Membrane Exhibiting High Hydrogen Purification Performance at Temperatures around 100 degrees C
What happened
TANAKA announced the development of HPM-L111, a palladium hydrogen permeable membrane capable of high-performance operation at ~100°C, with sample shipments scheduled from March 2026 at a rate of 100 units per month. This is an R&D milestone aimed at reducing energy consumption in hydrogen purification. Neutral: No immediate impact on electronic component supply, demand, or pricing.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 10/100
Affected components and suppliers
Palladium Alloy Membranes
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.
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Source and time
Source: EE Journal · 3/6/2026 · View original source
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