Niobium
Niobium (Nb) is a gray, ductile, and soft transition metal with an atomic number of 41 and an atomic mass of 92.90637 u. It has a melting point of 2477°C (4491°F), a boiling point of 4744°C (8571°F), and a density of 8.57 g/cm³. Niobium is not found free in nature; it is typically obtained from pyrochlore and columbite minerals. It has a body-centered cubic crystal structure and is known for its superconducting properties when it is at very low temperatures.
In the realm of electronics, niobium's most notable application is in the field of superconductivity. Niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and niobium-titanium (Nb-Ti) alloys are used to make superconducting wires for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners and for constructing the magnets used in particle accelerators. These superconducting materials can carry electricity with no resistance below their critical temperatures, making them highly efficient for such applications.
Additionally, niobium is used in the production of capacitors, especially in the form of niobium oxide (Nb2O5), which is used in electronics due to its high dielectric constant, enabling the capacitors to have a small size while maintaining a high capacitance. The metal is also employed in the manufacturing of other electronic components due to its high melting point and corrosion resistance, enhancing the durability and performance of devices.
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AgNbO3 Sputter Target
Composition: AgNbO3
Catalog No.DPMO201ST
Purity:>99.5%
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Strontium Niobate (SrNbO3) Sputtering Targets
Composition:Strontium Niobate (SrNbO3)
Catalog No.:DPOXSNTST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%
Maximum Diameter:6"
Typical Lead Time:5 weeks -
Lanthanum Niobium Oxide (LaNbO3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum Niobium Oxide (LaNbO3)
Catalog No.DPOX57ST
Purity:99.9%Please click for discount and other size
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Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3)
Catalog No.DPOX3ST
Purity:99.9%Please click for discount and other size
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Potassium Niobate (KNbO3) Sputter Target
Composition:Potassium Niobate (KNbO3)
Catalog No.:DPOX19NBST
Purity:99%
Maximum Diameter:6"
Typical Lead Time:5 weeks
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Niobium Oxide (Nb2O5) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Niobium Oxide (Nb2O5)
Catalog No.DPOX41ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.95%Please click for discount and other size
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Niobium Telluride (NbTe2) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Niobium Telluride (NbTe2)
Catalog No.DPTE41ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.999%Please click for discount and other size
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Niobium Selenide (NbSe2) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Niobium Selenide (NbSe2)
Catalog No.DPSE41ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.999%Please click for discount and other size
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Molybdenum Niobium (Mo/Nb) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Molybdenum and Niobium
Catalog No.DPMA42ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.95%Please click for discount and other size
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Niobium (Nb) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Niobium
Catalog No.DPME41ST
Purity:99.95%Please click for discount and other size
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Niobium Carbide (NbC) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Niobium Carbide (NbC)
Catalog No.DPCB41ST
Purity:99.5%Please click for discount and other size