Niobium Crucible with Lid | Nb Metal and Nb Alloys

Niobium Crucible is a high-temperature and corrosion-resistant container made from niobium metal or niobium alloys. It finds extensive applications in the chemical, electronics, aviation, and aerospace industries due to its high melting point, corrosion resistance, and favorable cold working properties.

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Niobium Crucible with Lid Specifications

• Material:  RO4200, RO4210
• Purity: 99.9%, 99.95%

Niobium Metal Chemical Composition

Niobium Crucible Mechanical Property 

Niobium is gray, like all other metals. However, by applying a pacifying oxide layer, it will gleam in a beautiful array of colors. Niobium does not just look pretty. Like tantalum, it's resistant to many chemicals and can be formed easily even at low temperatures.

Niobium Crucible Applications

Niobium crucibles are valued for their high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance, making them essential in various industrial processes.

• Rare-Earth Metallurgy: Niobium crucibles serve as reliable containers for high-temperature processes in rare-earth metallurgy, ensuring material integrity.
• Tantalum Anode Production: They function as load plates for tantalum anodes, leveraging their high-temperature durability in the production process.
• Niobium Electrolytic Capacitors: These crucibles are essential in the sintering of niobium electrolytic capacitors, which involve rigorous high-temperature treatments.
• Corrosion-Resistant Containers: Thanks to their excellent resistance to corrosion, niobium crucibles are widely used as chemical industry containers for handling aggressive substances.
• Evaporation Crucibles and Liners: Niobium crucibles provide consistent performance in evaporation processes and serve as liners in high-temperature and corrosive environments.

Niobium Crucible Packing

The Niobium Crucible 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.

Where to Buy Niobium Crucible with Lid in Bulk?

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Heeger Materials Inc. was established in 2016 in Colorado, USA. We are a specialized supplier of premium-grade metals, alloys, ceramics, powders, and other materials catering to research, development, and large-scale industrial production in scientific and industrial sectors.