Description

Niobium Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound essential for advanced material science and industrial manufacturing. Its unique dielectric and catalytic properties make it a critical component in the production of specialized ceramics, optical glass, and electronic components. This material is primarily sought by manufacturers in the electronics, optics, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring high thermal stability and precise performance.

Application

• Electronic Ceramics: A key raw material for producing multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and piezoelectric devices due to its high dielectric constant.
• Optical Glass & Coatings: Used to manufacture high-refractive-index glass, camera lenses, and anti-reflective coatings.
• Catalyst Production: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in petrochemical refining and selective oxidation reactions.
• Specialty Alloys & Metallurgy: Employed as an additive to enhance the strength and corrosion resistance of superalloys and steel.
• Electrochromic Devices: A functional material in smart windows and displays for its ion storage and color-changing properties.
• Sensors & Ferroelectric Materials: Integral to the fabrication of gas sensors and non-volatile memory (FRAM) components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Oxide
CAS No.	12627-00-8
Molecular Formula	Nb2O5
Molecular Weight	265.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(V) Oxide; Diniobium Pentaoxide; Niobium Pentoxide; Columbium Oxide; Columbium Pentoxide; Niobic Anhydride; Niobium Pentaoxide
EINECS	235-723-4

Quality Control

Our Niobium Oxide is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the electronics and advanced ceramics industries.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Assay (Nb2O5)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Specific Surface Area (BET)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Ta, Fe, Ti, Si, etc. per grade

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