Abstract: Tantalum powder obtained by adding magnesium powder to tantalum powder which is prepared by reducing potassium tantalum fluoride with sodium metal, without conventional heat-treatment for agglomeration, to remove oxygen present in the tantalum powder, then washing with an acid and drying; an anode body for electrolytic capacitors produced by sintering the tantalum powder; and, an electrolytic capacitor which comprises the anode body incorporated therein. The tantalum powder has a large specific surface area and accordingly, the electrolytic capacitor in which the anode body produced from the tantalum powder is incorporated has an extra high capacity, i.e., a CV ranging from 70000 to 80000. The probability of causing ignition during the production process is substantially reduced and thus the tantalum powder can be handled with safety.

Abstract: Tantalum powder used as an anode material for an electrolytic capacitor comprising usual tantalum powder (having an average particle size ranging from 1.0 to 5.0 .mu.m) mixed with tantalum powder having an average particle size on the order of nanometers (ranging from 10 to 500 nm) in an amount ranging from 1 to 25 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the former; an anode body for use in an electrolytic capacitor which is produced by sintering the tantalum powder; an electrolytic capacitor in which the anode body is incorporated.