Niobium Tube/Pipe Description
Niobium Tubes/Pipes possess several unique properties that make them valuable in various industrial applications. They exhibit excellent corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments containing acids and aggressive chemicals, and have a high melting point of 2477°C (4491°F), making them suitable for high-temperature applications. Niobium's good ductility and malleability allow for easy forming into different shapes. Additionally, niobium exhibits superconducting properties at low temperatures, is biocompatible for medical implants and devices, and has a low thermal neutron capture cross-section, making it useful in nuclear applications. Its high strength and durability make niobium tubes ideal for demanding environments, and its oxidation resistance is enhanced by a protective oxide layer, even at high temperatures. These properties make niobium tubes and pipes suitable for aerospace, medical, chemical processing, nuclear, and superconducting technologies.
Niobium Tube/Pipe Specification
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Item
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Specification
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Outer Diameter:
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Φ2.0-100mm
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Wall Thickness:
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0.2-5.0mm
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Length:
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200mm-8000mm
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Niobium Capillary Tube/Pipe Specification
Grade: RO4200, RO4210
Purity: 99.9%, 99.95%, 99.99%
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Item
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Specification
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Outer Diameter:
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Φ0.2～Φ8mm
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Wall Thickness:
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T0.015～0.5mm
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Tolerance:
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Outer diameter: Φ±0.003mm
Wall thickness T±0.005mm
Length: L±0.05mm
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Composition%
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Material
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Main Content
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Impurities (no more than %)
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Nb
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Fe
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Si
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Ni
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W
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Mo
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Ti
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Ta
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O
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C
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H
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N
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RO4200
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Remaining
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0.004
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0.004
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0.002
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0.005
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0.005
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0.002
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0.05
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0.012
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0.0035
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0.0012
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0.003
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RO4210
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Remaining
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0.01
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0.01
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0.005
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0.02
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0.01
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0.004
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0.07
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0.015
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0.0050
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0.0015
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0.005
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Niobium Tube/Pipe Applications
1. Aerospace: Niobium's high melting point and corrosion resistance make it suitable for high-temperature applications such as jet engine components, rocket nozzles, and turbine blades.
2. Medical Devices: Due to its biocompatibility, niobium is used to manufacture medical implants, including pacemaker casings, bone screws, and artificial joints.
3. Chemical Equipment: Niobium's corrosion resistance makes it ideal for chemical processing equipment and piping systems, particularly in environments that handle strong acids, alkalis, and other corrosive chemicals.
4. Nuclear Industry: Niobium's low thermal neutron capture cross-section and high heat resistance make it useful as a structural material and fuel cladding in nuclear reactors.
5. Superconducting Technology: Niobium exhibits superconducting properties at low temperatures, making it essential for superconducting magnets, superconducting cables, and critical components in particle accelerators.
6. Electronics Industry: Niobium is used in the manufacture of capacitors, electrodes, and other electronic components due to its excellent conductivity and stability.
7. High-Temperature Furnaces: Niobium tubes and pipes are used in heating elements and protective sheaths in high-temperature furnaces, as they maintain stable physical and chemical properties under extreme heat.
Niobium Tube/Pipe Packing
Our Niobium Tubes/Pipes are carefully handled to prevent damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
FAQs
Q1. What is a Niobium Tube?
A niobium tube is a hollow cylindrical tube made from niobium metal. Niobium tubes are valued for their unique properties such as high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. They are used in various industries such as aerospace, nuclear, medical, and electronics.
Q2. What are the key properties of Niobium Tube?
High-Temperature Resistance: Niobium has a high melting point of 2,468°C (4,474°F), which makes niobium tubes suitable for high-temperature applications.
Corrosion Resistance: Niobium is highly resistant to corrosion, especially in acidic environments, making it ideal for use in chemical and nuclear applications.
Ductility and Malleability: Niobium tubes are flexible and can be easily processed or shaped without losing their properties.
Q3. Why is Niobium Tube used in aerospace applications?
Niobium tube is ideal for aerospace applications because of its high-temperature resistance, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance. It is used in engine parts, exhaust systems, heat shields, and other critical components that operate under extreme conditions.
