Niobium Rod & Niobium Bar Description
Niobium is a silver‐coloured metal that is used in medicine, aerospace and the optics industry. Owing to its high melting point, corrosion resistance and cold workability, niobium rods and niobium bars find application in chemistry, electronics, aerospace and other industries.
Properties of Niobium Rods and Bars
Niobium rod and niobium bar possess the following properties:
1. Low density and high specific strength
2. High corrosion resistance
3. Resistance to high temperatures
4. High melting point, reliable anticorrosion, superconductivity and additional properties
Niobium Rod & Niobium Bar Specification
Certification:PED

Chemical Composition
Chemical Composition (%)
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Material
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Main Elements (%)
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Impurities (Maximum %)
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Nb
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Fe
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Si
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Ni
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W
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Mo
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Ti
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Ta
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O
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C
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H
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N
|
RO4200
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Residual value
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0.004
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0.004
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0.002
|
0.005
|
0.005
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0.002
|
0.07
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0.015
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0.0040
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0.0015
|
0.003
|
RO4210
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Residual amount
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0.01
|
0.01
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0.005
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0.02
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0.01
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0.004
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0.10
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0.02
|
0.01
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0.0015
|
0.01
|
Physical Properties
Grade
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Tensile strength, psi (MPa), ≥
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Yield strength (0.2% offset), psi (MPa), ≥
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Elongation over 1' gauge length, %, ≥
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R04200, R04210
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18000 (125)
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10500 (73)
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25
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Applications of Niobium Rods & Bars
Niobium rod and niobium bar are applied in the following fields:
- They are used in the electronic, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
2. They are utilised in the steel, ceramic, electronic, nuclear energy and superconductor technology sectors.
3. They serve in the manufacture of superconductors, molten casting blocks and alloying agents.
4. They are applied in the production of various types of alloyed steel, high‐temperature alloys, optical glass, precision tools, electronic components and superconducting materials.
Packaging of Niobium Rods and Bars
Our niobium rods and billets are clearly marked and labelled to enable efficient identification and quality control. Measures are taken to prevent damage during storage or transport.