Description

Niobium Hydride is an inorganic compound of niobium and hydrogen, widely utilized as a precursor material in advanced metallurgy and materials science. Its ability to act as a hydrogen source and alloying agent makes it a critical component for developing high-performance, specialized alloys and coatings. This material is essential for industries focused on aerospace engineering, superconducting materials, and high-temperature applications where material stability and specific chemical properties are paramount.

Application

• Alloy Production: A key precursor for manufacturing niobium-based superalloys used in jet engine components and gas turbines.
• Superconducting Materials: Used in the production of niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and other superconducting compounds for MRI magnets and particle accelerators.
• Powder Metallurgy: Serves as a source material for producing high-purity niobium metal powders via dehydrogenation processes.
• Surface Hardening: Employed in thermochemical diffusion processes to enhance the surface hardness and wear resistance of metal parts.
• Hydrogen Storage Research: Investigated as a potential material for solid-state hydrogen storage systems due to its hydride-forming properties.
• Gettering Applications: Acts as a getter material in vacuum systems and electronic components to absorb residual gases.
• Catalyst Preparation: Used as a starting material for synthesizing specialized catalysts in hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Additive Manufacturing: Incorporated into metal powders for 3D printing of complex, high-strength components for demanding environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Hydride
CAS No.	13981-86-7
Molecular Formula	NbHx (x typically ~0.7-1.0)
Molecular Weight	Variable (based on hydrogen content)
Synonyms	Niobium Hydride; Hydrogen Niobium Alloy; Niobium Hydrogen Alloy; Niobium Dihydride; Niobium(III) Hydride; Columbium Hydride; NbH; NbH2; Niobium Metal Hydride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Niobium Hydride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a series of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification, inert gas fusion for hydrogen content analysis, and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) for metallic impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with every shipment, ensuring compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a moisture-free environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to NbHx phase
Hydrogen Content	0.7 - 1.1 % (w/w)
Niobium (Nb) Content	≥ 98.5 %
Particle Size (D50)	< 45 µm (or as requested)
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Ta: < 0.5%, Fe: < 0.05%, Ti: < 0.03%, Other metals: < 0.1% each
Loss on Drying	< 0.5 %

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