Description

Niobium Oxide (CAS NO 1313-96-8) is a high-purity inorganic compound essential for advanced materials and electronics manufacturing. Its unique dielectric and catalytic properties make it a critical component in producing specialized ceramics, optical glass, and high-performance capacitors. This material is primarily utilized by industries focused on electronics, optics, and specialized metallurgy where material consistency and purity are paramount.

Application

• Electronic Ceramics & Capacitors: A key raw material for producing niobate-based dielectric ceramics used in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and piezoelectric devices.
• Optical Glass & Coatings: Used as a dopant or component to create high-refractive-index glass, lenses, and anti-reflective or conductive coatings.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Serves as an active component or support material in catalysts for petrochemical refining and selective oxidation reactions.
• Specialty Alloys & Metallurgy: Employed as an additive to enhance the high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance of superalloys and steel.
• Electroceramics & Sensors: Integral to the formulation of semiconducting and gas-sensing ceramic materials.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing new functional materials, including superconductors and lithium niobate.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Oxide
CAS No.	1313-96-8
Molecular Formula	Nb2O5
Molecular Weight	265.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(V) Oxide; Diniobium Pentoxide; Niobium Pentoxide; Columbium Oxide; Columbium Pentoxide; Niobic Anhydride; Niobium Pentaoxide
EINECS	215-213-6

Quality Control

Our Niobium Oxide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assays for purity and limits for key metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee 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). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Nb2O5)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Specific Surface Area (BET)	Contact for details
Impurities (ICP-MS)
- Ta	≤ 100 ppm
- Fe	≤ 20 ppm
- Si	≤ 30 ppm
- Other Metals	≤ 50 ppm (each)

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