Niobium (Nb) Micron Powder (99.95%, 3 µm)

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.