Niobium Wire Description
Niobium is a lustrous, gray metal with low toxicity and virtually no susceptibility to tarnish. Its unique properties as a reactive metal cause niobium to take on a controllable, repeatable range of colors when exposed to various voltages in an electrically charged bath, a process called anodization.
Niobium Wire is widely used for steel, ceramics, electronics, nuclear energy industries, and superconductor technology. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is a worldwide supplier of high-quality Niobium Wires.
Niobium Wire Specification
Certificate: PED
Chemical Property
| Elements (max) |
C |
N |
O |
H |
Zr |
Ta |
Fe |
Si |
W |
Ni |
Mo |
Hf |
Ti |
| R04200 |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.02% |
0.00% |
0.02% |
0.10% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.03% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.02% |
0.02% |
| R04210 |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.03% |
0.00% |
0.02% |
0.30% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.05% |
0.01% |
0.02% |
0.02% |
0.03% |
Table 1. Chemical Composition
|
Chemical Composition (%)
|
|
Material
|
Main elements(%)
|
Impurities (Maximum %)
|
|
Nb
|
Fe
|
Si
|
Ni
|
W
|
Mo
|
Ti
|
Ta
|
O
|
C
|
H
|
N
|
|
RO4200
|
Remainder
|
0.004
|
0.004
|
0.002
|
0.005
|
0.005
|
0.002
|
0.07
|
0.015
|
0.0040
|
0.0015
|
0.003
|
|
RO4210
|
Remainder
|
0.01
|
0.01
|
0.005
|
0.02
|
0.01
|
0.004
|
0.10
|
0.02
|
0.01
|
0.0015
|
0.01
|
Physical Property
|
Grade
|
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa), ≥
|
Yield Strength (0.2% offset), psi (MPa),≥
|
Elongation in 1" gage length, %, ≥
|
|
R04200, R04210
|
18000 (125)
|
/
|
20
|
Niobium Wire Applications
- Niobium Wire is widely used for steel, ceramics, electronics, nuclear energy industries, and superconductor technology.
- Niobium Wire can be used for superconductors, melted cast ingots, and alloying agents.
Niobium Wire Packaging
Our Niobium Wire is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.
FAQs
Q1. What is Niobium Wire?
Niobium wire is a thin, flexible wire made from niobium metal. It is used in various industrial, aerospace, medical, and electronic applications due to its excellent properties such as high melting point, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.
Q2. What are the key properties of Niobium Wire?
- High Melting Point: Niobium has a high melting point (2,468°C / 4,474°F), making the wire suitable for high-temperature applications.
- Corrosion Resistance: Niobium wire is highly resistant to corrosion, particularly in aggressive environments such as acids and high temperatures.
- Biocompatibility: Niobium wire is biocompatible, making it ideal for medical implants and devices.
- Electrical Conductivity: Niobium offers good electrical conductivity, making it useful in electronics and other high-performance electrical applications.
Q3. What are the applications of Niobium Wire?
- Electronics: Niobium wire is used in electronics for capacitors, superconducting devices, and high-tech components.
- Medical Devices: It is used for implants, surgical tools, and devices due to its biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.
- Aerospace: Niobium wire is used in aerospace applications where high temperature resistance, strength, and durability are crucial, such as in jet engines, rocket components, and heat shields.
- Nuclear: Niobium wire is utilized in nuclear reactors and radiation shielding applications because of its ability to withstand radiation and high temperatures.
