Niobium

Niobium (Nb) is a silver-gray metal, a chemical element with atomic number 41.

Description

Niobium is a soft and flexible metal, easy to machine, and has a high thermal conductivity.

Application

Used in the production of specialized steels and alloys, including stainless steels. Also used in the production of superconductors for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and in the production of titanium alloys for the aviation and space industries.

Extraction

Major producing countries include Brazil, China and the Republic of Congo.

Unique properties

Niobium is highly heat resistant, corrosion resistant and chemically inert. It also has the ability to form stable oxide films, making it useful in a variety of high-tech applications.

Niobium plays a key role in modern technology due to its unique physical and chemical properties, making it a valuable material in various industries and sciences.