Description

Niobium Trifluoride is an inorganic fluoride salt of niobium, a transition metal. This compound is a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis, particularly for the production of specialized niobium alloys and fluoride-based ceramics. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the metallurgical, electronics, and chemical catalyst development sectors.

Application

• Metallurgical Additive: Used as a fluoride source in the production of niobium-containing superalloys and specialty steels to enhance high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance.
• Ceramic Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing niobium fluoride ceramics and glasses with unique optical or electrical properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the preparation of niobium-based catalysts for fluorination and other organic synthesis reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material in CVD processes to deposit thin films of niobium or its compounds for semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D exploring new inorganic compounds, battery materials, and superconductors.
• Optical Material Manufacturing: Used in the development of fluoride glasses and crystals for specialized lenses, windows, and laser components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Trifluoride
CAS No.	15195-53-6
Molecular Formula	NbF3
Molecular Weight	149.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(III) fluoride; Trifluoroniobium; Niobium fluoride (NbF3); Niobium trifluoride (NbF3); Columbium trifluoride; Niobium(III) trifluoride; Niobium fluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Niobium Trifluoride is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing 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, metallic impurities, and anion content. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and moisture. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali, it should be kept separate from alkaline substances. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD/IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NbF3)	≥ 98.0 %
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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