Description

Niobium Aluminide is an advanced intermetallic compound, also known as Niobium Aluminum, valued for its exceptional high-temperature stability and oxidation resistance. This material is critical for enhancing the performance and durability of components operating in extreme environments. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the aerospace, power generation, and advanced materials research sectors for applications requiring superior mechanical strength at elevated temperatures.

Application

• High-Temperature Structural Components: Used in turbine blades, vanes, and other hot-section parts for aerospace and industrial gas turbines.
• Oxidation-Resistant Coatings: Serves as a key constituent in protective coatings and thermal barrier systems for metals and superalloys.
• Reinforcement Phase in Composites: Acts as a strengthening intermetallic phase in metal-matrix and ceramic-matrix composites (MMCs/CMCs).
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in R&D for studying intermetallic compounds, phase stability, and new alloy development.
• Specialty Metallurgy: Employed as a master alloy or additive in the production of specialized niobium and aluminum-based alloys.
• Wear-Resistant Parts: Applied in the fabrication of components requiring high hardness and resistance to wear and corrosion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Aluminide
CAS No.	12003-75-7
Molecular Formula	AlNb
Molecular Weight	133.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium Aluminum; Aluminum Niobium; Niobium Monoaluminide; AlNb Compound; Niobium-Aluminum Intermetallic; NbAl; Aluminium Niobide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Niobium Aluminide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as phase purity, elemental composition, and particle size distribution. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of advanced material specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and atmospheric contaminants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or solid
Phase Purity (by XRD)	≥ 98% (AlNb phase)
Niobium (Nb) Content	≥ 69.0 %
Aluminum (Al) Content	≥ 20.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	1-50 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0 %
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.