Niobium Tube
Niobium and niobium alloy tubes, rods, and wires have the advantages of high melting point, corrosion resistance, and good cold working performance, and are widely used in chemistry, electronics, aviation, aerospace and other fields. Niobium and niobium alloy rods are used as structural materials for aircraft engines and rocket nozzles, reactor internal components and cladding materials, and for the manufacture of corrosion-resistant parts that are resistant to nitric, hydrochloric or sulfuric acid corrosion.
Material properties
High melting point: The melting point of niobium is approximately 2,468°C (4,478°F), making niobium tubes very stable in high temperature environments.
Corrosion resistance: Niobium tubes have excellent corrosion resistance to a variety of acids and alkalis, and can maintain their performance even at high temperatures.
Superconductivity: Pure niobium tubes become superconductors when the temperature is lower than -256.67°C, that is, the resistance completely disappears. This property is very useful in some scientific instruments.
Good mechanical properties: Niobium has good plasticity and toughness at room temperature and can be processed into pipes of different diameters and wall thicknesses.
Application areas
Nuclear Industry: Niobium tubes may be used in certain critical parts of nuclear power plants, such as fuel rod cladding or control rods, because of their ability to remain stable in radiation and high-temperature environments.
Chemical industry: In chemical processing and marine applications, niobium tubes can withstand strong chemical corrosion, ensuring the integrity and safety of equipment.
Aerospace: In the construction of aircraft and spacecraft, niobium tubes can be used in fuel delivery lines or as high-performance heat exchanger materials.
Medical devices: Due to niobium’s biocompatibility, it can be used to make surgical instruments or implants.
Niobium tubes play an important role in high-end industrial applications due to their excellent properties. As technology develops, the demand for niobium tubes is likely to grow further, especially in applications that require extremely high reliability and durability.
Zhuohangxin Metal has long-term supply of niobium rods, niobium plates, niobium tubes, niobium rings, niobium belts, niobium wires, niobium targets, and niobium products, which can be widely used in chemical industry, medical treatment, glasses, electric power, electroplating, electronics, aviation, and aerospace ,, petroleum and other industries. Domestic and foreign customers are welcome to order and consult!
