Niobium, denoted by the symbol Nb and atomic number 41, represents a fascinating element with a plethora of applications across diverse industries. As a rare, soft, grey, and ductile transition metal, niobium's unique combination of properties makes it indispensable in various technological and industrial fields.
Form
Nb2O5 3-6mm Pieces (white sintered) 99.95% Pure
Niobium Oxide
Nb 6mm dia. x 6mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Pieces 2-4mm 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb2O5 3-12mm Pieces 99.95% Pure
Niobium Oxide
Nb2O5 3-6mm Pieces (sintered) 99.99% Pure
Niobium Oxide
Nb 1-6mm Pieces 99.99% Pure
Niobium
NbC -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.5% Pure
Niobium Carbide
Nb2C -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.5% Pure
Niobium Carbide
NbCl5 -100 mesh 99.95% Pure
Niobium Chloride
8 UN1759 PG II Corrosive
NbF5 -80 mesh 99.5% Pure
Niobium Fluoride
8 UN1759 PG II Corrosive
NbO -100mesh 99.9% Pure
Niobium Oxide
NbO2 -200 mesh 99.5% Pure
Niobium Oxide
Nb2O5 -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.95% Pure
Niobium Oxide
Nb2O5 -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.5% Pure
Niobium Oxide
Nb2O5 <5 microns average 99.99% Pure
Niobium Oxide
NbSe2 <5 microns 99.8% Pure
Niobium Selenide
NbS1.75 -325mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.9% Pure
Niobium Sulphide
NbTe2 -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.8% Pure
Niobium Sulphide
6.1 UN3288 PG III Toxic
Nb2O5 Powder <45 Micron 99.99% Pure
Niobium Oxide
Nb2O5 vacuum sintered grey granules 1-3mm 99.9% Pure
Niobium oxide
Nb2O5 vacuum sintered grey granules 2-6mm 99.9% Pure
Niobium oxide
Nb Rod 2mm dia. x 27mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 25.4mm dia. x 50.8mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 3mm dia. x 100mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 3mm dia x <=200mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 5mm dia. x 250mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 4mm dia. x 27mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 5mm dia. x 1000mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 6mm dia. 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb Rod 4mm dia. x 27mm long 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Ni Rod 20mm dia. x 250mm Long 99.98% Pure
Nickel
Nb sheet Thickness 0.50mm (0.020")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb sheet Thickness 0.76mm (0.030")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb sheet Thickness 1.0mm (0.040")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb sheet Thickness 12.7mm (0.500")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb sheet Thickness 25.4mm (1")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb sheet Thickness 3.18mm (0.125")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb sheet Thickness 6.35mm (0.250")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb sheet Thickness 9.5mm (0.375")
Purity 99.95%, Niobium
Nb wire 25 micron dia. 99.9% Pure
Niobium
Nb wire 50 micron dia. 99.9% Pure
Niobium
Nb Wire 0.5mm dia. 99.9% Pure
Niobium
Nb wire 0.040" dia. 99.9% Pure
Niobium
Niobium Nb Available purities 99.9%, 99.95% as standard,
higher grades of 99.99% & 99.995% also possible
Niobium-Germanium Nb3Ge, Available purity 99.95%
Niobium-Titanium, Nb-Ti Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%+
Niobium-Zirconium 90/10 wt%, Available purity 99.5%+
Niobium carbide NbC, Available purity 99.5%
Niobium-Tin Nb3Sn, Available purity 99.95%
Niobium nitride NbN, Standard purity 99.5%,
depending on raw material 99.9% possible.
Niobium oxide Nb2O5, Available purity 99.99%
Niobium oxide NbOx, Available purity 99.99%
Niobium oxide-Sodium oxide Nb2O5-Na2O
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Niobium oxide-Sodium phosphate Nb2O5-NaPO3
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Nickel-Tantalum Ni-Ta Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Niobium - Boron NbB2, Available purity 99.9%
Niobium-Titanium-Tungsten Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Niobium-Molybdenum Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Niobium-Titanium-Vanadium Nb-Ti-V
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Niobium-Rhenium NbRe Available in various ratios wt% or at%,
Purity 99.9% & 99.95%
Niobium oxide Sodium oxide Nb2O5-Na2O
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.99%
Niobium Selenide NbSe2, Available purity 99.9%
Niobium-Tantalum-Molybdenum-Tungsten Nb-Ta-Mo-W
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Niobium-Aluminium Nb3Al Available purity 99.9%
Nb Foil Thickness 0.1mm (0.004") Purity 99.95%
Niobium
Nb Foil Thickness 0.2mm (0.008") Purity 99.95%
Niobium
NbC TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Niobium carbide
NbN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Niobium nitride
NbN TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Niobium nitride
NbN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Niobium nitride
Nb2O5 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Niobium oxide
Nb2O5 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Niobium oxide
Nb2O5 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Niobium oxide
Nb2O5 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Niobium pentoxide
Nb2O5 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.95% Pure
Niobium Oxide
NbO2-x TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Niobium oxide
Nb TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Nb TRG 101.6mm dia. x3mm Tk 99.95% Pure
Niobium Metal
Nb TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.95% Pure
Niobium
Initially discovered in the mineral columbite, niobium was originally named columbium, but as its presence became more widely recognised, the mineral itself came to be referred to as "niobite." This transition in nomenclature reflects the element's increasing significance in scientific research and industrial applications.
One of niobium's most notable attributes is its ability to enhance the properties of steel alloys when added in small quantities. These special steel alloys, known as niobium-containing or niobium-strengthened steels, exhibit exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability. Consequently, they find extensive use in critical applications such as aerospace components, automotive parts, and infrastructure construction, where durability and reliability are paramount.
Moreover, niobium's presence in welding applications is pivotal, as it contributes to the formation of high-quality welds with superior mechanical properties. By acting as a grain refiner and micro-alloying agent, niobium enhances the toughness and impact resistance of welded joints, thereby ensuring the integrity of welded structures in various industries, including construction, shipbuilding, and pipeline fabrication.
Furthermore, niobium's unique combination of electrical conductivity and superconducting properties renders it indispensable in electronics and telecommunications. Niobium-based superconductors, when cooled to cryogenic temperatures, exhibit zero electrical resistance, enabling the development of high-performance magnets, particle accelerators, and MRI systems.
Beyond its role in technological advancements, niobium finds applications in optics and jewellry, where its lustrous appearance and resistance to tarnishing make it a favoured material for optical coatings, camera lenses, and decorative accessories.
As technology continues to evolve, niobium's contributions to innovation and progress are likely to remain indispensable in shaping the future of science and industry.
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