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High-Purity & Superconducting RRR Niobium (Nb) Foil, Sheet, Rod & Tube

High-purity 3N5 (99.95% Type 1/2) & High-RRR 30–300 Superconducting Electron-Beam Grade High-Purity & superconducting RRR niobium (nb) foil, sheet, rod & tube (Nb, CAS 7440-03-1) engineered for ultra-high-temperature vacuum furnaces, crystal growth, semiconductor processing, and corrosive environments.

Alternate & search designations: High-purity Nb refractory metal, vacuum furnace High-Purity & superconducting RRR niobium (nb) foil, sheet, rod & tube, 3N5 (99.95% Type 1/2) & High-RRR 30–300 Superconducting Electron-Beam Grade Nb
Purity / Grade Options3N5 (99.95% Type 1/2) & High-RRR 30–300 Superconducting Electron-Beam Grade
Standard DimensionsFoil 0.025–0.5 mm; Sheet 0.5–10 mm; Rod Ø 1–60 mm; Wire Ø 0.1–2.0 mm; Seamless Tube
Available ConfigurationsStandard mill stock & precision CNC / wire-EDM custom machining to drawing
Ordering & MOQSpecification-based quote · Prototype & production lots

Material & Engineering Overview

Consolidated by powder metallurgy, vacuum arc remelting (VAR), or electron-beam melting and stress-relieved for high-temperature dimensional stability, our High-Purity & superconducting RRR niobium (nb) foil, sheet, rod & tube (Nb, CAS 7440-03-1) products deliver reliable performance in vacuum, inert-gas, and reducing furnace atmospheres.

With the highest critical temperature (Tc = 9.25 K) and lower critical field of any pure elemental superconductor, electron-beam refined niobium is central to SRF accelerator cavities, quantum circuits, and high-temperature corrosion barriers. Every shipment includes the producing mill's chemical purity Certificate of Analysis (reporting metallic and interstitial O, N, C, H trace levels in ppm) and pre-shipment dimensional verification.

Standard Shipment Documentation: Manufacturer Mill Test Certificate / Batch COA (chemical purity and interstitial O, N, C, H ppm analysis) plus dimensional inspection report.

Primary Research & Industrial Applications

  • Superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) particle accelerator cavities and cryogenic shields (RRR ≥ 250–300)
  • Superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUID), Josephson junctions, and coaxial wiring
  • High-pressure sodium lamp arc-tube end caps and chemical processing liners
  • Biocompatible non-magnetic surgical implants and optical-anodized components

Nominal Material Reference Properties

Property / MetricNominal Reference Value (Grade Dependent)
Composition & CAS #Nb (CAS 7440-03-1)
Purity / Alloy Grade3N5 (99.95% Type 1/2) & High-RRR 30–300 Superconducting Electron-Beam Grade
Density8.57 g/cm³
Melting Point2,477 °C
Available Mill & Machined FormsFoil 0.025–0.5 mm; Sheet 0.5–10 mm; Rod Ø 1–60 mm; Wire Ø 0.1–2.0 mm; Seamless Tube

Reference values reflect typical sintered, fused, or wrought grades. Exact batch test figures are confirmed on your written quotation and accompanying lot Certificate of Analysis.

What to Specify in Your Quote Request

Specify Nb purity or alloy grade (3N5 (99.95% Type 1/2) & High-RRR 30–300 Superconducting Electron-Beam Grade), form and dimensions (Foil 0.025–0.5 mm; Sheet 0.5–10 mm; Rod Ø 1–60 mm; Wire Ø 0.1–2.0 mm; Seamless Tube), surface finish (rolled, ground, electropolished, or chemically cleaned), and quantity.

Include target quantity, destination country/postal code for express air freight calculation, and any special cleanroom bagging or certification requests.

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Technical & Procurement FAQ

What atmosphere is required when operating High-Purity & superconducting RRR niobium (nb) foil, sheet, rod & tube (Nb) at high temperature?
Refractory metals oxidize in air above 400–500 °C; operate in high vacuum (≤10⁻⁴ Torr), high-purity argon/helium, or reducing hydrogen/forming-gas atmospheres.
Can TB-NB-SH be custom machined to our engineering print?
Yes. Attach a STEP/DXF/PDF drawing on the RFQ page for precision CNC turning, milling, wire-EDM, laser cutting, or forming with small-batch R&D minimums.
What certification ships with High-Purity & superconducting RRR niobium (nb) foil, sheet, rod & tube?
All shipments include the producing mill's batch chemical Certificate of Analysis (ICP/GDMS trace impurities and interstitial gas content) and dimensional verification.
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Custom & catalog specifications

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