High-Quality Niobium Powder Supplies From Atlantic Equipment Engineers
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CB-201
NIOBIUM DIBORIDE POWDER
- Formula NbB2 114.53
- Purity 99.8
- Particle Size 10 Micron
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CB-301
NIOBIUM CARBIDE POWDER
- Formula NbC 104.92
- Purity 99.8
- Particle Size -325 Mesh
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CB-501
NIOBIUM NITRIDE POWDER
- Formula NbN 106.91
- Purity 99.8
- Particle Size -325 Mesh
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CB-103-S
NIOBIUM POWDER, SPHERICAL
- Formula Nb
- Purity 99.95%
- Particle Size 150-50 microns
What Is Niobium Powder?
Niobium is a transition metal that is light gray in color and crystalline in appearance. It carries the atomic number 41 and the chemical symbol Nb. Previously referred to as columbium, niobium is a rare, ductile, and highly corrosion-resistant metal. Niobium powder is simply a finely ground form of niobium.
Niobium powder has several unique properties, making it valuable in various high-tech and industrial applications. It boasts a melting point of approximately 2,468 degrees Celsius (4,474 degrees Fahrenheit), making it ideal for high-temperature environments and processes, and is highly resistant to corrosion by acids, making it suitable for use in harsh chemical environments.
Despite its light weight, niobium is tremendously strong, which makes it a valuable commodity in the aerospace and automotive industries. It is used in the production of high-performance jet engines and rockets due to its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and mechanical stress.
Because it is biocompatible (not harmful to living tissue), niobium finds use in medical applications such as implants, pacemakers, orthopedic devices, and surgical instruments.
Niobium is a key component in the manufacture of superconducting materials, which have zero electrical resistance at low temperatures. It plays an essential role in the manufacturing of the superconducting magnets used in MRI machines, particle accelerators, and quantum computing. It is also used to produce capacitors and other electronic components due to its excellent conductivity and stability.
Niobium can be alloyed with steel and other metals to improve strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance, enhancing the performance of these materials in oil and gas pipelines, nuclear reactors, and structural applications.
What We Offer
At Atlantic Equipment Engineers, we supply a range of niobium powders suitable for use in a wide variety of industries and applications, including the medical, aerospace, automotive, and electrical power spaces. Our high-purity niobium powders are available in a range of particle sizes as well as both spherical and irregularly shaped particle variations.
We also stock a range of niobium compound powders, including niobium diboride powder, niobium carbide powder, niobium nitride powder, and more, as well as niobium metal in solid and sheet forms.
Many of these products are kept in stock for convenient immediate shipment.
Why Turn to Atlantic Equipment
Atlantic Equipment Engineers has been a trusted supplier of metals and metal powders—including rare, regulated, and high-purity metals—for more than 60 years. With a diverse array of clients across the U.S. and the world, we pride ourselves on always ensuring that our customers can access the products they need quickly, easily, and at a fair price.
Our team of experts is on hand to support and advise clients, arrange customizations to products as required, and ship your order safely and securely. With our Blanket Delivery Service, you will save money and enjoy greater convenience. And, as we are an ISO 9001-certified company, you can be assured that you will receive only the highest-quality niobium powder and other products from us.
Q: How much niobium is there in the world, and where is niobium found?
Niobium is a relatively rare element, but it is more abundant than many other valuable metals. The global reserves of niobium are estimated to be around 12 million metric tons.
The majority of these reserves are found in a few key locations, with Brazil holding about 90% of the world’s niobium resources, particularly in its Araxá and Catalão regions. The country dominates the global niobium market due to these extensive and high-quality deposits.
Canada also has notable niobium deposits, especially in the carbonatite deposits at the Niobec mine in Quebec. This mine is one of the world’s primary producers of niobium outside of Brazil.
The global production of niobium, primarily in the form of ferroniobium (an alloy of niobium and iron), is approximately 70,000 metric tons per year. Due to the concentration of niobium resources in Brazil and its relative scarcity throughout the rest of the world, there is some concern about supply security. However, stable production systems and strong trade relationships have helped maintain a reliable supply chain.