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Niobium

Niobium: From Ore to Specialized Products
1. Raw Material Extraction
Niobium is primarily extracted from niobite and columbite-tantalite ores, which are rich in niobium and found in regions like Brazil and Canada. The mining process involves crushing the ore to release niobium minerals.

2. Refining and Smelting
Once extracted, niobium ore is processed to obtain niobium pentoxide (Nb₂O₅). The pentoxide is then reduced in a furnace, typically using hydrogen or sodium, to produce metallic niobium. Additional purification processes ensure high purity for industrial use.

3. Niobium Products
Refined niobium is used in:
Steel Alloys: Added to enhance strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance, especially in aerospace and automotive industries.
Superconductors: Essential for producing superconducting magnets and high-tech devices.
Chemical Equipment: Due to its resistance to corrosion and high temperatures.
Niobium’s strength, durability, and unique properties make it a critical material in advanced manufacturing and technology.

Category: Product ID: 6947

Description

Niobium Supply Forms

TiTime offers niobium in various forms, including foil, sheets, strips, plates, rods, bars, wires, tubes, rings, and billets. We can also use these materials to produce custom machined and finished parts tailored to specific requirements.

Additional Applications of Niobium:
Medical, Welding, Sputtering Targets, Nuclear, Electronics, Optics, and Jewelry.

Niobium C-103 Supplier
Niobium C-103 alloy offers a unique combination of lightweight properties, high strength at extreme temperatures, and excellent resistance to high-frequency vibrations in cryogenic conditions. It remains stable across a wide temperature range, from intense heat to extreme cold.

Properties of Niobium C-103
C-103 is primarily composed of niobium, with added hafnium, titanium, and other alloying elements incorporated during precise manufacturing processes. This alloy is highly formable and considered easy to machine. It can be shaped into various configurations and welded effectively using TIG (tungsten inert gas) or electron beam welding.

Applications of Niobium C-103

  • Orbital rocket chambers and nozzles
  • Missile reaction control nozzles
  • Satellites
  • Jet engine liners
  • Rupture discs for wind tunnels

Niobium C-103 Supply Forms
Titime supplies Niobium C-103 in the form of bars, rods, sheets, billets, plates, powders, tubes, and wires. We also offer custom machining and finished components made from our materials to meet specific requirements.

Niobium Pentoxide Sputtering Targets

Introduction Niobium pentoxide (Nb₂O₅) sputtering targets are highly valued for their unique properties, including a high dielectric constant, optical transparency, and chemical stability. These targets are commonly used in sputtering processes to deposit thin films of Nb₂O₅ onto various substrates. This material is essential in advanced applications across electronics, optics, and energy storage sectors.

Applications

  1. Dielectric Capacitors

    • Nb₂O₅’s high dielectric constant makes it an excellent material for capacitors.
    • It allows for smaller electronic components with increased capacitance and energy storage capacity.
  2. Optical Coatings

    • The optical clarity of niobium pentoxide is ideal for anti-reflective coatings, filters, and other optical devices.
    • Enhances the performance of lenses, displays, and photonic circuits.
  3. Sensors

    • Nb₂O₅ thin films are used in gas sensors and biosensors.
    • Surface properties can be tailored to improve sensitivity and selectivity for specific substances.
  4. Photocatalysis

    • Utilized in environmental cleanup, such as water purification and breaking down organic pollutants under UV light.
    • Helps degrade harmful substances efficiently.
  5. Energy Storage

    • Acts as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
    • Potentially increases charge capacity and improves cycle stability.
  6. Hardness and Wear-Resistant Coatings

    • Provides protective coatings that enhance wear resistance and hardness.
    • Extends the lifespan of tools and industrial components.

Niobium Target (Nb)

Applications

  • Touch screens
  • Semiconductors
  • Low-radiation glass
  • Augmented Reality (AR) coatings

Specifications

  • Element Symbol: Nb
  • Purity: 4N+ (99.99% pure)
  • Shape:
    • Flat Target
    • Rotating Target
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  • Appearance: Dark gray metal
  • Typical Density: 8.57 g/cm³
  • Standard Sizes:
    • Flat Target: 2400 × 500 × 30 mm
    • Rotating Target: Length 1500 mm
    • Other Sizes: Customizable upon request

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