{"id":1504,"date":"2023-12-27T03:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T03:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/?p=1504"},"modified":"2023-12-27T03:17:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T03:17:00","slug":"niobium-powder-20231227","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/niobium-powder-20231227\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30cb\u30aa\u30d6\u7c89"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/product\/\">Niobium powder<\/a> is a metallic powder made from niobium metal. Niobium, also known as columbium, is a chemical element with the symbol Nb and atomic number 41. It is a soft, grey, ductile transition metal that is often found in niobite and columbite ores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some key details about niobium powder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is available in various purity grades from 99% to 99.99% pure niobium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Particle sizes range from 1 micron to 150 microns for different applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has high strength, good workability, and corrosion resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main applications are in welding products, superconductors, superalloys, optics, electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global production is estimated to be around 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Niobium Powder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pure Niobium<\/td><td>99% to 99.9% Nb, low oxide content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alloyed Niobium<\/td><td>Nb alloys with Ti, Zr, Hf, W, Mo etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niobium Hydride<\/td><td>Nb + atomic H, higher hydrogen storage capacity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niobium Carbide<\/td><td>Niobium carbide powder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Composition of Niobium Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Constituent<\/th><th>Weight %<\/th><th>Role<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Niobium<\/td><td>&gt;99%<\/td><td>Principal component<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oxygen<\/td><td>&lt;0.5%<\/td><td>Impurity picked during manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carbon<\/td><td>&lt;0.08%<\/td><td>Impurity from ore or process<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nitrogen<\/td><td>&lt;0.03%<\/td><td>Impurity picked during manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hydrogen<\/td><td>&lt;0.015%<\/td><td>Impurity picked during manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15-1024x574.png\" alt=\"niobium powder\" class=\"wp-image-829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15-600x336.png 600w, https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15.png 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Properties of Niobium Powder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Property<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Color<\/td><td>Greyish white<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Density<\/td><td>8.57 g\/cm3 at 20\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melting Point<\/td><td>2477\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boiling Point<\/td><td>4744\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thermal Conductivity<\/td><td>53 W\/mK at 20\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrical Resistivity<\/td><td>15 \u03bc\u03a9.cm at 20\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Young&#8217;s Modulus<\/td><td>105 GPa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poisson&#8217;s Ratio<\/td><td>0.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mohs Hardness<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of <a href=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/product\/\">Niobium Powder<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High purity powder with low oxygen and nitrogen content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good powder flow and compaction properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stable at high temperatures with slow oxidation rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with pressing and sintering steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resistant to chemical corrosion in many environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be alloyed with other metals to customize properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in standard and customized particle size distributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spherical, irregular and dendritic particle morphologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications of Niobium Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>Usage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Steel Additive<\/td><td>Microalloying agent, grain refiner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Superalloys<\/td><td>Components for turbines, engines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Welding<\/td><td>Arc welding electrodes coatings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optics<\/td><td>Optical glasses, camera lenses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electronics<\/td><td>Capacitors, superconducting magnets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jewelry<\/td><td>Alloys with gold or silver<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aerospace<\/td><td>Rocket subsystems, combustion chambers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automotive<\/td><td>Fuel cell components, exhaust systems<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Niobium Powder Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Available Grades<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Purity<\/td><td>99% to 99.995%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Particle Size<\/td><td>1 micron to 150 microns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Morphology<\/td><td>Spherical, irregular, dendritic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apparent Density<\/td><td>2 to 5 g\/cm3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>True Density<\/td><td>8.4 to 8.57 g\/cm3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flow Rate<\/td><td>Good flow for most powder sizes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compressibility<\/td><td>Up to 65% of true density<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Common Contaminants<\/td><td>O, C, N, H &lt; 1000 ppm total<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Powder Production Method<\/td><td>Hydriding\/dehydriding process<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Niobium Powder Suppliers and Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Supplier<\/th><th>Location<\/th><th>Indicative Pricing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>H.C. Starck<\/td><td>Germany, US<\/td><td>$50 to $300 per kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CBMM<\/td><td>Brazil<\/td><td>$75 to $500 per kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niobec<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>$100 to $600 per kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jien Nickel<\/td><td>China<\/td><td>$30 to $250 per kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pricing varies based on purity, particle size, order quantity and location. Customization and processing increases cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of Niobium Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High strength and hardness values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retains strength and ductility at elevated temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resistant to mechanical wear and abrasion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withstands corrosive environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good electrical and thermal conductivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations of Niobium Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More expensive than steel powders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitive to contamination during processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brittle niobium oxides start forming over 250\u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder can be pyrophoric if very finely divided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-category\" data-categories=\"[17,23,20,19]\" class=\"wc-block-grid wp-block-product-category wp-block-woocommerce-product-category wc-block-product-category has-3-columns has-multiple-rows\"><ul class=\"wc-block-grid__products\"><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/sn-powder-spherical-pure-tin-powder\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sn-powder.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Sn powder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sn-powder.jpg 263w, https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sn-powder-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Sn powder Spherical Pure Tin Powder<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/sn-powder-spherical-pure-tin-powder\/\" aria-label=\"\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8aad\u3080 &quot;Sn powder Spherical Pure Tin Powder&quot; 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&quot;\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"1663\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"wp-block-button__link  add_to_cart_button\">\u3082\u3063\u3068\u8aad\u3080<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Niobium Powder Compared to Other Metal Powders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Versus Tantalum Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Niobium has slightly lower density than tantalum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niobium powder is cheaper than tantalum powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both have high melting points, good electrical conductivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tantalum oxide is more stable compared to niobium oxide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niobium alloys easier with iron-group metals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Versus Chromium Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Niobium has much higher density than chromium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niobium retains strength better at high temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chromium powder is more affordable than niobium powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both have high melting points and are refractory metals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chromium oxide scale is more protective than niobium oxide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Versus Tungsten Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tungsten has the highest melting point among metals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tungsten powder is cheaper than niobium powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niobium powder has slightly better compressibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both are relatively dense metals with good thermal properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tungsten is harder and more wear-resistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Versus Molybdenum Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Molybdenum has higher thermal conductivity than niobium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niobium powder has better flow characteristics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molybdenum retains its strength at extremely high temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both metals have relatively low thermal expansion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molybdenum powder is more affordable than niobium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Versus Vanadium Powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Niobium has higher density and melting point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/product\/\">Niobium powder<\/a> has better compressibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vanadium is stronger and harder at high temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both are refractory metals that resist creep deformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vanadium alloys more easily with titanium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/f4a31c63thumbnail.jpeg\" alt=\"niobium powder\" class=\"wp-image-1121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/f4a31c63thumbnail.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/f4a31c63thumbnail-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/am-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/f4a31c63thumbnail-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the different grades of niobium powder available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niobium powder is available in purities ranging from 99% to 99.995% pure niobium. Common grades are Nb-099 (99%), Nb-09995 (99.95%) and Nb-09998 (99.98%) with customized purities also possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What particle sizes of niobium powder are produced?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usual particle size range is 1 micron to 150 microns. Finer powder down to 0.2 microns is made for selected applications. Larger powder up to 500 microns size can also be produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What shape is niobium powder particle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niobium powder particles can be near-spherical, irregular chunky or dendritic. Powders for pressing into products use spherical or irregular particles that have good flow and compact well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is niobium powder flammable or explosive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extremely fine niobium powder can be pyrophoric, catching fire in contact with air. Coarser powder is not flammable but very fine powder should be handled carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How is niobium powder made?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most niobium powder is produced from ferroniobium using the hydriding-dehydriding (HDH) process. In HDH process, niobium hydride powder is made first then decomposed to pure niobium powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is oxygen and nitrogen content in niobium powder?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High purity niobium powder has less than 1500 ppm oxygen. Nitrogen content is typically less than 200 ppm. Low oxygen content reduces contamination during sintering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the price range of niobium powder?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niobium powder prices vary between $30 to $600 per kg approximately, influenced heavily by purity level, particle size range, order quantity, supplier margins etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is niobium powder mainly used for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leading uses are in steel additives, superalloys, welding products, electronics, and superconducting applications. Many niche uses in space, glass, medicine, coins etc. exist as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is niobium powder environmentally hazardous?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niobium metal has very low toxicity levels and niobium powder is considered safe for industrial use with standard precautions to avoid dust hazards. No special environmental risks exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What standards apply to niobium powder?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASTM B393 applies to niobium and niobium alloy powder compositions. Other niobium standards indirectly apply for powder specifications, testing methods etc. Some military and aerospace standards also exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/3D_printing_processes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">know more 3D printing processes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Niobium powder is a metallic powder made from niobium metal. Niobium, also known as columbium, is a chemical element with the symbol Nb and atomic number 41. It is a soft, grey, ductile transition metal that is often found in niobite and columbite ores. Some key details about niobium powder: Types of Niobium Powder Type Description Pure Niobium 99% to 99.9% Nb, low oxide content Alloyed Niobium Nb alloys with Ti, Zr, Hf, W, Mo etc. Niobium Hydride Nb + atomic H, higher hydrogen storage capacity Niobium Carbide Niobium carbide powder Composition of Niobium Powder Constituent Weight % Role Niobium &gt;99% Principal component Oxygen &lt;0.5% Impurity picked during manufacturing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1504"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1504\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1505,"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1504\/revisions\/1505"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am-printing.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}