Niobium Sheet

Top-Quality Niobium Sheets - Elevate Your Projects

AEM Metal is a top supplier of high-quality niobium sheets. We are known for our reliable service and customer focus. Niobium is a valuable metal with great properties like a high melting point, corrosion resistance, and superconductivity. These make it perfect for use in aerospace, medical, and electronics industries. Our niobium sheets are made to the highest standards, ensuring high purity, precision, and customization to meet different industrial needs.

Our niobium sheets are used in many applications. They are ideal for jet engines, medical implants, and superconductors. At AEM Metal, quality is our main focus. We follow strict quality control measures, including thorough testing and meeting international standards. This ensures our sheets perform excellently in all uses. We are always improving our processes to stay ahead in the industry.

Choosing AEM Metal as your niobium sheet supplier means getting high-quality products, great customer service, and solutions tailored to your project needs. Contact us today to learn more or place an order!

Our Niobium Sheet Specifications

Our niobium round sheets are available in thickness ranging from 0.15 mm to 6.00 mm, with a purity range of 99.9% to 99.95%. We also offer a variety of niobium sheets in different grades and alloys, ensuring a perfect match for your specific needs.

Grade: RO4200-1, RO4210-2A
Standard: ASTM B392-98
Purity: Ta >99.9% or >99.95%

Niobium Sheet Properties

Grade	Tensile Strength　 δbpsi (MPa) ≥	Yield Strength　　δ0.2, psi (MPa) ≥	Elongation in 1″/2″ Gage Length, ％, ≥
			Elongation in 1″/2″ Gage Length, ％, ≥
			>=0.010	<0.010
RO4200-1	18000 (125)	12000 (85)	25	20
RO4210-2	18000 (125)	12000 (85)	25	20

Sizes/Tolerance(mm max)

Thickness	Tolerance		Width	Tolerance	Length	Tolerance
Thickness	GradeⅠ	GradeⅡ	Width	Tolerance	Length	Tolerance
＞0.15-0.2	±0.015	±0.02	50-300	±2.0	100-1000	±2.0
＞0.2-0.3	±0.020	±0.03	50-300	±1.0	100-1000	±2.0
＞0.3-0.5	±0.030	±0.04	50-500	±1.0	100-1500	±2.0
＞0.5-0.8	±0.040	±0.06	50-500	±1.0	50-2000	±2.0
＞0.8-1.0	±0.060	±0.08	50-500	±1.0	50-2000	±2.0
＞1.0-1.5	±0.080	±0.10	50-500	±2.0	50-2000	±2.0
＞1.5-2.0	±0.120	±0.14	50-500	±2.0	50-2000	±2.0
＞2.0-3.0	±0.160	±0.18	50-500	±2.0	50-2000	±2.0
＞3.0-4.0	±0.180	±0.20	50-500	±1.0	50-1500	±1.0
＞4.0-6.0	±0.200	±0.24	50-350	±1.0	50-1500	±1.0

Custom-Made Niobium Sheets for Your Specific Needs

Tailoring to Unique Requirements

AEM Metal specializes in custom niobium sheets tailored to the specific requirements of industries like aerospace, medical, and electronics. Our customization process ensures precise dimensions, optimizing performance and minimizing waste. From detailed consultations to precise design and manufacturing, we offer rigorous quality control and timely delivery.

Meeting Industry-Specific Standards

Our custom niobium sheets are crucial for high-tech applications in aerospace components, medical devices, and electronic parts, guaranteeing top performance and safety. Choosing AEM Metal means benefiting from our expertise, advanced technology, excellent customer support, and competitive pricing.

Expert Guidance for Your Custom Order

To start your custom order, simply contact us with your specifications. Our experts will discuss your needs and guide you through the ordering process. Trust AEM Metal for superior, tailored niobium sheets that meet your exact requirements. Contact us today to begin your custom order!

Our Niobium Sheets Advantages

Niobium sheets are crucial components in a wide array of industrial applications, and at AEM METAL we recognize their significance. Our commitment goes beyond meeting industry standards, we strive to exceed them. Here's why our niobium sheets stand out:

Superior Purity and Consistency:

Our niobium sheets boast an impressive purity level of 99.95%, ensuring the highest quality and consistency for your products.

Wide Range of Sizes and Thicknesses:

Available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses, including custom cuts, our niobium sheets can be tailored to fit your project perfectly.

Customized Solutions:

We understand that each client has unique demands. That's why we focus on creating niobium sheets that are specifically tailored to your specific applications.

Precision in Production:

Crafted to meet the strictest tolerances, our niobium sheets guarantee precise performance. Our manufacturing process incorporates cutting-edge technology and stringent quality control measures to ensure that each sheet meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

Expert Support:

Benefit from our team of specialists who are ready to provide you with professional advice and assistance. Our experts have in-depth knowledge of niobium and its applications, enabling them to guide you in choosing the right solutions for your business.

At AEM METAL, we are committed to delivering niobium sheets of the highest quality and reliability. Contact us today to learn more about our products and how they can benefit your business.

Diverse Applications of Niobium Sheets

Superconducting Magnets

Vital for MRI machines, particle accelerators, and NMR spectrometers, niobium sheets enable the creation of powerful superconducting magnets, essential for these technologies.

Aerospace Components

With a high melting point and superior corrosion resistance, niobium sheets are integral to aircraft engines, missile components, and armor plating, ensuring durability and reliability.

Medical Devices

Niobium sheets' biocompatibility and corrosion resistance make them ideal for medical implants, ensuring durability and compatibility with the human body.

Chemical Processing

Chemical Processing Equipment: Niobium sheets are key components in chemical processing equipment like heat exchangers, offering remarkable resistance to corrosion by acids and alkalis, ensuring longevity in harsh environments.

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Manufacturing Processes for Niobium Sheet (Powder Metallurgy)

Advanced Powder Production

AEM Metal uses advanced chemical reduction to create ultra-pure, uniform metal powders. This process is key for high-quality metal products.

Mixing Alloys

Our alloy mixing process is characterized by meticulous precision. This creates alloys with unmatched performance and reliability.

Precision Pressing and Shaping

Using state-of-the-art pressing techniques, we mold our metal powders into desired shapes. Our technology excels in producing complex geometries with high precision.

Cutting-Edge Sintering Process

Our sintering process employs advanced technology. It bonds powder grains effectively, creating dense and robust sinter blocks. This step is crucial for the durability of our products.

Forming for Enhanced Durability

We use unique forming methods to increase material density and strength. Our process ensures our niobium sheets can withstand rigorous applications.

Specialized Heat Treatment

Our heat treatment process is tailored to each product. It fine-tunes the mechanical properties of the metal, ensuring ease of subsequent processing and optimal performance.

Precision Mechanical Processing

AEM Metal offers specialized mechanical processing. Our services include turning, milling, grinding, cutting, joining, and coating. We focus on precision and quality in every step.

Final Product Inspection

Inspect the final niobium sheet, including dimensional measurements, surface inspection, chemical composition analysis, etc. This ensures that the final product meets specifications.

Your Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing Niobium Sheets

What is Niobium Sheet? A Brief Overview

Niobium sheets are flat pieces of niobium metal, often used in various industrial applications due to their excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature strength. They are widely utilized in industries such as aerospace, electronics, medical, and chemical processing.

Unique Properties of Niobium Sheet

Niobium sheets possess several unique properties that make them highly valuable in various industries and applications:

High Melting Point:

With a melting point of 2,468°C (4,474°F), niobium sheets can withstand high temperatures, making them ideal for use in applications where heat resistance is critical. This property makes niobium sheets ideal for use in applications involving extreme heat, such as in aerospace and high-temperature furnaces.

Corrosion Resistance:

Niobium is highly resistant to corrosion by acids and alkalis, making niobium sheets suitable for use in chemical processing equipment and other corrosive environments.

Superb Weldability:

Niobium exhibits excellent weldability, allowing for easy joining with other metals. This property makes niobium sheets versatile in manufacturing processes, as they can be easily integrated into complex structures.

Ductility:

Niobium sheets are highly ductile, meaning they can be easily formed and shaped without losing their integrity, making them ideal for applications where complex shapes are required.

Biocompatibility:

Niobium is biocompatible, meaning it is not harmful to living tissue. This property makes niobium sheets ideal for use in medical implants and devices.

Superconductivity:

Niobium exhibits superconductivity at low temperatures, making niobium sheets essential in the production of superconducting magnets used in MRI machines, particle accelerators, and other high-tech applications.

Grades of Niobium Sheet

Niobium sheets are available in several grades, each tailored to specific applications due to their unique properties. Here's a breakdown of the common grades and their primary uses:

Grade	Description	Primary Applications
R04200	known for their exceptional purity, typically featuring a niobium content of 99.9% or higher.	Chemical Processing Equipment, Superconductors, Medical Devices
R04210	Niobium alloyed with 1% zirconium, offering improved strength and creep resistance at high temperatures.	Aerospace Components, Nuclear Reactors, Electronics
R04251	Niobium alloyed with10% titanium, improves its oxidation resistance and high-temperature strength	Aerospace Industry, High-temperature furnace, Chemical Processing
R04261	Niobium alloyed with 1% zirconium and 10% titanium, offering high strength, oxidation resistance, and durability under extreme conditions.	Space Exploration, Power Generation, Advanced Engineering

Quality Control: Niobium Sheet Testing

Ensuring the quality of niobium Sheets is paramount to guaranteeing their performance in various applications. Here's an in-depth look at the rigorous testing procedures employed:

Visual Inspection:

Surface Examination: A meticulous visual assessment is conducted to detect any surface imperfections such as scratches, dents, or irregularities. Dimensional Precision: Niobium sheet dimensions, including diameter, length, and thickness, undergo scrutiny to ensure compliance with specified tolerances.

Mechanical Testing:

Tensile Strength Assessment: The strength of niobium sheets is evaluated through a tensile test, determining parameters like tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation. Hardness Evaluation: Various hardness tests, such as Rockwell or Vickers, are performed to ascertain the material's resistance to indentation and wear.

Chemical Analysis:

Composition Verification: Accurate chemical composition verification is essential and achieved through techniques like X-ray fluorescence (XRF) or optical emission spectrometry (OES).

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):

Ultrasonic Examination: Niobium sheets undergo ultrasonic testing to detect internal flaws or inconsistencies. Radiographic Inspection: X-rays or gamma rays are utilized to inspect the internal structure, identifying any hidden defects.

Corrosion Resistance Assessment:

Immersion Testing: Niobium sheets are subjected to aggressive chemical solutions to assess their resistance to corrosion over time. Intergranular Corrosion Test: A specific evaluation to detect susceptibility to intergranular corrosion in niobium sheets.

Certification and Documentation:

Upon successfully passing all tests, each batch of niobium sheets is certified, accompanied by a detailed report outlining the conducted tests and their results, ensuring transparency and quality assurance.

Mechanical Property Testing

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

FAQs About Niobium Sheets

How do niobium sheets compare to other refractory metals in terms of performance?

Niobium sheets offer a unique combination of properties that set them apart from other refractory metals, including better corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity compared to tantalum and molybdenum. Their specific advantages make them the material of choice for certain high-performance applications.
What are the benefits of using niobium sheets?

Niobium sheets offer exceptional resistance to corrosion, high temperatures, and wear, making them ideal for demanding environments. They are also non-toxic and hypoallergenic, making them suitable for medical implants and jewelry.
Can niobium sheets be processed through welding and machining?

Yes, niobium sheets can be welded using methods such as electron beam welding and TIG welding. Machining niobium requires careful handling due to its high ductility and work-hardening characteristics, but it can be effectively processed using appropriate techniques and tooling.
Are niobium sheets environmentally sustainable?

Yes, niobium is a sustainable material due to its recyclability and minimal environmental impact during production and use. Its durability and resistance to wear contribute to long product lifespans, further enhancing its environmental credentials.
What factors contribute to the cost of niobium sheets?

The cost of niobium sheets is influenced by factors such as the purity level, dimensions, and thickness of the sheets, as well as market demand and the rarity of the metal. Despite the higher initial cost, the material's superior properties often result in long-term value in critical applications.
What is the lead time for an order?

The lead time for niobium sheet production and delivery depends on various factors, including order volume, customization requirements, and current manufacturing schedules. Typically, standard orders are processed and shipped within 3 weeks, while custom orders may require additional time for fabrication and quality assurance.

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