Description
Niobium (Nb) Micron Powder (99.95%, 3 µm)
Niobium (Nb) Micron Powder is a high-purity metallic powder with a particle size of 3 µm and purity of 99.95%. With its body-centered cubic (BCC) crystal structure, niobium demonstrates excellent ductility, corrosion resistance, and superconducting properties. Its high melting point (2468 °C) and thermal stability make it indispensable in aerospace alloys, advanced electronics, and superconducting materials.
The fine 3 µm particle size ensures enhanced surface area, reactivity, and uniformity, making it ideal for powder metallurgy, high-performance coatings, and additive manufacturing.
Technical Properties
Chemical Symbol: Nb
Purity: 99.95%
Particle Size: 3 µm
CAS Number: 7440-03-1
Density: 8.57 g/cm³
Melting Point: 2468 °C
Boiling Point: 4742 °C
Crystal Structure: Cubic, Body-Centered (BCC)
Form: Fine metallic powder
Applications
Aerospace & Alloys
Key additive in superalloys for jet engines, rocket systems, and turbine components.
Improves strength, toughness, and oxidation resistance of high-performance alloys.
Electronics & Superconductors
Essential in superconducting magnets, resonators, and particle accelerators.
Applied in electronic devices, capacitors, and thin films due to its conductivity and stability.
Metallurgy & Powder Processing
Used in powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing (3D printing) for precision-engineered components.
Suitable for specialized coatings and high-temperature applications.
Energy & Research
Applied in nuclear technology due to its low neutron absorption cross-section.
Valuable in hydrogen storage, advanced batteries, and energy devices.