Basic characteristics

High melting point: about 2468 ° C, suitable for high temperature environments.

Superconductivity: It exhibits superconducting properties at low temperatures (critical temperature of 9.2K) and is the core component of superconducting materials (such as Nb Ti, Nb ∝ Sn alloys).

Corrosion resistance: It has good resistance to acids, alkalis, and liquid metals, especially maintaining stability at high temperatures.

Low heat neutron absorption cross section: suitable for nuclear industry applications.

Good processability: can be rolled, forged, or welded into the desired shape.

Main application areas

Superconducting materials: used for manufacturing superconducting magnets (such as MRI, particle accelerators, nuclear magnetic resonance equipment).

Aerospace: High temperature components, rocket nozzles, and spacecraft materials.

Nuclear industry: nuclear reactor cladding materials or structural components.

Chemical equipment: corrosion-resistant containers, pipelines, or heat exchangers.

Electronics industry: High purity niobium plates are used for capacitors, semiconductor substrates, etc.

In the medical field, it has good biocompatibility and can be used for implants or medical devices.

Common specifications and standards

Purity: Industrial grade (99.9%), high-purity grade (above 99.99%).

Size: The thickness is usually 0.1mm to 10mm, and the width and length can be customized.

Surface treatment: polishing, pickling, or coating to meet different needs.

Standards: Follow international standards such as ASTM B393 and AMS 7850.