Description

Niobium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent chemical stability. This material is critical for enhancing the wear resistance, thermal stability, and overall performance of components in extreme environments. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the hard coatings, refractory ceramics, and advanced metallurgy sectors, where material durability under high stress and temperature is paramount.

Application

• As a hard coating material for cutting tools, wear parts, and engine components to extend service life.
• As a reinforcing additive in ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) and metal-matrix composites for aerospace and automotive applications.
• In the production of specialized refractory materials for high-temperature furnaces and crucibles.
• As a component in cermets (ceramic-metals) to improve toughness and thermal shock resistance.
• For research and development of novel superhard materials and protective surface layers.
• In the electronics industry for thin-film applications requiring high thermal and chemical inertness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Boride
CAS No.	12653-77-9
Molecular Formula	NbB (commonly refers to the NbB2 phase)
Molecular Weight	103.72 g/mol (for NbB)
Synonyms	Niobium Monoboride; Niobium(II) Boride; Niobium Diboride (NbB2); Boranylidyne Niobium; Columbium Boride; NbB; NbB2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Niobium Boride 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 purity, particle size distribution, and phase composition. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of industrial and advanced material applications.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Assay (NbB2 content)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.1%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Al, etc.)	≤ 0.1% (each)

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