Methods of forming niobium powders and other metal powders are described. The method involves milling the metal powders at elevated temperatures and in the presence of at least one liquid solvent. The methods of the present invention have the ability to reduce DC leakage and/or increase capacitance capabilities...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6706240?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6706240 - Method of making niobium and other metal powders