Niobium Sheet |Niobium Metal and Alloys | Nb

Niobium Sheets can be easily deformed even at temperatures below room temperature. Whether for punching, cutting, deep drawing, or pressing, our niobium sheet can be machined effortlessly to meet your specific requirements. They have excellent properties such as high melting point, high strength, high electrical conductivity, high superconductivity, and high corrosion resistance. 

Niobium Sheets Specifications

• Size: 0.001”- 0.1875” * thick x W x L
• Standard: ASTM B393
• Surface: Polished, Vannum annealed, Cold-rolled bright
• Niobium and Niobium alloys including Niobium (Type 1), Niobium (Type 2), Nb1Zr Alloy (Type 3 & 4), C103 Alloy, 45Nb Alloy (Nb-55Ti), NbRRR (≥99.95%), Nb-7.5Ta, Nb-47Ti, Nb-50Ti, Nb-53Ti

*If the thickness is>0.1875”, please check the Niobium plate. *If the width is <6”, please check the Niobium strip/foil.

Niobium Metal and Niobium Alloy UNS Grade

• UNS R04200 Reactor grade unalloyed niobium
• UNS R04210 Commercial grade unalloyed niobium
• UNS R04251 Reactor grade Niobium-1% zirconium
• UNS R04261 Commercial grade Niobium-1% zirconium

Niobium Sheet Ordering Information

Orders for material under this specification shall include the following information.

• Quantity (weight, number of pieces, or other suitable measures of quantity)
• UNS grade (See above Niobium and Niobium Alloy UNS Grade)
• Dimensions (Thickness, width, and length)
• Additions to the specification and supplementary requirements, if any.

Niobium Sheet Applications

• Jewelry
• Super-abrasives
• Thin film deposition
• High-energy physics, springs, and superconducting magnets for aerospace
• Client electronics
• Medical
• Superconducting applications

Niobium Metal and Niobium Alloy Sheet Packing

Niobium and Niobium alloy sheets will be carefully placed in wooden cases or cartons with additional support from soft materials to prevent any shifting during transportation. This packaging method guarantees the integrity of the products throughout the delivery process.

About Niobium Element

Niobium, also known as columbium (with the symbol Cb), is a transition metal that was first identified by English chemist Charles Hatchett in 1801. Initially named after the Greek mythological figure Tantalus, due to its close relationship with tantalum, niobium is often found in minerals like columbite, where it occurs alongside tantalum. The element was later recognized for its unique properties, particularly its ability to form stable oxide layers, which make it highly resistant to corrosion.

In terms of industrial applications, niobium metal plays a critical role in the production of high-strength low-alloy steels and stainless steels, where it is used to improve strength, ductility, and resistance to high temperatures. The element’s resistance to oxidation and high-temperature stability also makes it valuable in aerospace and nuclear applications. German chemist Heinrich Rose contributed to the understanding of niobium's properties, separating it from tantalum and confirming its distinct identity. Today, niobium is indispensable in advanced materials, thanks to its combination of strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance.