Strip, Coil, Foil, Wire, ASTM B393
NIOB1 (Type 1 Reactor Grade Unalloyed)
NIOB2 (Type 2 Commercial Grade Unalloyed)
Applications
Type 1 and Type 2:
Used in jewelry, super-abrasives, thin film deposition (glass), high-energy physics, springs and superconducting magnets for aerospace, consumer electronics, medical and superconducting applications
Description
Niobium is a very soft refractory metal with an extremely high melting point and corrosive resistant properties. High thermal/electric conductivity, easily fabricated and bio-compatible.
Chemistry: Ingot
Element Type 1 Reactor Grade Type 2 Commercial Grade
Niobium Balance Balance
Carbon 0.01 0.01
Nitrogen 0.01 0.01
Oxygen 0.015 0.025
Hydrogen 0.0015 0.0015
Zirconium 0.02 0.02
Tantalum 0.1 0.3
Iron 0.005 0.005
Silicon 0.005 0.005
Tungsten 0.03 0.05
Nickel 0.005 0.005
Molybdenum 0.020 0.020
Hafnium 0.02 0.02
Titanium 0.02 0.02
Below Elements Specified
Boron 2ppm --
Aluminum 0.002 .005
Beryllium 0.005 --
Chromium 0.005 --
Cobalt 0.002 --
Physical Properties
Density: 0.310 lbs/in3, 8.66 g/cm3
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, in/in/° F (mm/m/° C) 70 - 212 °F (20 - 100 ° C): 4.05 x 10-6 (7.3)
Thermal Conductivity: (W/m-° K)
(21 ° C): 53.7
Modulus of Elasticity, ksi (MPa)
1.52 x 103 (104.9 x 103) in tension
Melting Point: 4490 ° F (2477 ° C)
Forms
Coil - Strip, Foil, Ribbon
Wire - Profile, Round, Flat, Square
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
Annealed: Typical
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 18 KSI min (124 MPa min)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset): 10.5 KSI min (72 MPa min)
Elongation:
Gauges: less than 0.010 inches: 15% min
Gauges: 0.010 inches and greater: 20% min
*Gauges: less than 0.010 inches: 15% min
Gauges: 0.010 inches and greater: 20% min
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