Category: Niobium

Niobium has a melting point of 4474 F, which is 256 degrees lower than that of molybdenum. Pure niobium is very ductile and can be cold worked easily at room temperature. As with tantalum, large reductions are possible between anneals.

The density of niobium is only slightly greater than that of steel and considerably less than that of other refractory metals with higher melting points. Because of this, and the high-temperature strength and favorable nuclear properties, there has been extensive development of niobium base alloys for airborne nuclear reactors.

Niobium’s Role in Superconducting Materials

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Introduction Niobium possesses exceptional properties and multiple applications. This elemental stands out among transition metals. Particularly, it can withstand extreme temperatures, exceeding 2,400 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it can endure the most challenging conditions. Niobium’s uses extend across diverse industries. It works well in alloying with other metals, especially in the creation of superconducting materials. This […]

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Niobium Used As A Photoactive Semiconductor

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Introduction As energy demand increases and environmental concern rises, people start to search for new renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal power. Lots of advanced techniques including artificial photosynthesis and water-splitting reaction are developed to generate solar fuels. Moreover, photoactive semiconductor materials like Niobium are also utilized to enhance the efficiency of […]

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Application of Niobium in Stomatology

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Application of Niobium in Stomatology Niobium is a shiny gray metal with a melting point of 2468 ℃ and a boiling point of 4742 ℃. Due to its excellent physical and chemical properties, niobium has a wide range of applications in many fields. In this article, let’s take a deeper look at the application of niobium […]

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Application of Niobium in the Steel Industry

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Application of Niobium in the Steel Industry The application fields of niobium can basically be divided into the steel industry and the non-steel industry. The former accounts for more than 85% of the world’s niobium consumption, while the latter accounts for less than 15%. In this article, let’s take a closer look at the application of […]

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Refractory Metals & Alloys for Aerospace

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Refractory Metals & Alloys for Aerospace Refractory metals refer to metals with melting points above 2000°C. They include tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, niobium, rhenium, and vanadium. The common characteristics of refractory metals and their alloys are high melting point, high strength at high temperatures, and good corrosion resistance to liquid metals. Their use temperature range is 1100~320℃, […]

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What Is Niobium Used For In Everyday Life?

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What Is Niobium Used For In Everyday Life?  Niobium has a melting point of 4474℉, which is 256 degrees lower than that of molybdenum. The development of niobium metal and its alloys for elevated-temperature structural applications was started only a few years ago, but considerable progress has been made since then. One factor that has been […]

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The Role of Niobium in Superalloys

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The Role of Niobium in Superalloys Refractory elements are important alloying additions in both nickel-base and iron-nickel-base superalloys. They are responsible for the increased high-temperature mechanical properties present in current superalloy systems. In this article, we’ll take a look at the role of niobium in superalloys. It has long been established that nickel-base and iron-nickel-base […]

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Niobium – A Material for Innovations with Great Future Potential

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Niobium – A Material for Innovations with Great Future Potential In this article, we will introduce niobium, a material for innovations with great future potential. In actual fact, niobium, like all other metals, is gray. However, by applying a pacifying oxide layer, we allow our metal to gleam in a beautiful array of colors. Niobium is […]

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