Description

Niobium Aluminide is an advanced intermetallic compound known for its excellent high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and stability. This material is critical for demanding applications where lightweight, durable components must withstand extreme thermal and mechanical stress. It is primarily utilized in the aerospace, power generation, and advanced materials research sectors for components such as turbine blades, protective coatings, and structural parts in high-performance systems.

Application

• Aerospace Components: Used in turbine blades, vanes, and other hot-section parts in jet engines and gas turbines due to its high-temperature strength and creep resistance.
• Protective Coatings: Serves as a coating material on superalloys to enhance oxidation and corrosion resistance in aggressive environments.
• Structural Intermetallics: A key material in the development of lightweight, high-strength structural components for advanced aerospace and automotive systems.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying intermetallic compounds, phase stability, and high-temperature material behavior.
• Additive Manufacturing: A candidate powder material for 3D printing (additive manufacturing) of complex, high-performance metal parts.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in certain nuclear applications where material stability under radiation and high temperature is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Aluminide
CAS No.	12004-70-5
Molecular Formula	AlNb (commonly Al3Nb, but stoichiometry may vary)
Molecular Weight	Varies by stoichiometry (e.g., Al3Nb: ~198.89 g/mol)
Synonyms	Aluminum Niobium Alloy; Niobium Trialuminide; Aluminonickel; Niobium Aluminum Intermetallic; NbAlx; Al3Nb; Niobium Aluminide (Al3Nb); Niobium Aluminum Compound
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. Quality is verified through analysis of key parameters including chemical composition (via XRF or ICP), phase purity (XRD), particle size distribution, and oxygen/nitrogen content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications is provided with each shipment. We can support compliance with relevant industry and research standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The material should be kept away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage and to prevent surface oxidation, keeping the product under an inert atmosphere such as argon is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray metallic powder or solid
Primary Phase (XRD)	Al3Nb (or as specified)
Niobium (Nb) Content	Balance
Aluminum (Al) Content	Balance
Particle Size (D50)	As per customer requirement (e.g., -325 mesh)
Oxygen Content	< 0.5% (or lower grades available)
Nitrogen Content	< 0.1%
Metallic Impurities	Contact for details

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