3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder Nb CAS 7440-03-1

Overview Of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder is a spherical niobium-based alloy powder material designed specifically for 3D printing technology.
Niobium is a metal with a high melting point and good thermal conductivity. Therefore, it has unique advantages in high-temperature, strength, and corrosion-resistant applications. Through 3D printing technology, niobium-based components with complex shapes and high precision can be manufactured.
An alloy spherical niobium powder is made into a spherical shape by a special preparation process to improve its fluidity and packing density during 3D printing. The spherical shape helps distribute the powder more evenly on the printing bed, reduce printing defects, and improve printing quality.

(3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder Nb CAS 7440-03-1)

 

 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

Features of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

Mechanical Residences
Niobium powder allows the production of parts with high toughness. Because of its unique atomic framework, 3D-printed components can withstand substantial mechanical loads. It likewise displays excellent ductility, permitting some level of contortion without fracturing. This mix of stamina and ductility is essential for applications in aerospace and automobile markets, where components are required to withstand complicated tension problems.
High-Temperature Level Efficiency
Niobium has a very high melting point of around 2477 ° C. Throughout 3D printing, this residential or commercial property ensures that the powder can be refined at high temperatures without early melting or destruction. In the last published parts, it supplies exceptional high-temperature security. Components made from niobium powder can preserve their mechanical properties and architectural honesty also at raised temperature levels. This makes them perfect for usage in jet engines, high-temperature heating systems, and various other applications where warmth resistance is necessary.
Deterioration Resistance
Round niobium powder provides excellent deterioration resistance. In numerous chemical atmospheres, including those with acids, antacids, and salts, it develops an easy oxide layer on its surface area. This layer secures the underlying product from additional rust, improving the toughness of 3D-printed items. It contributes to the chemical and aquatic markets, where tools are commonly exposed to severe and destructive materials.
Powder Characteristics
The round form of the niobium powder is extremely advantageous for 3D printing. Round fragments have much better flowability than irregularly designed ones. This permits even more exact and consistent layer-by-layer deposition throughout the printing process, causing high-grade removal of accurate measurements and smooth surface areas. Furthermore, the consistent fragment dimension circulation in well-produced niobium powder additionally adds to regular printing efficiency.

Parameter table of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder Properties
Other Names	Niobium Powder
CAS No.	N/A
Compound Formula	Nb
Molecular Weight	N/A
Appearance	Gray metallic solid in various forms (ingot, tubing, pieces, powder)
Melting Point	N/A
Solubility in water	N/A
Density	NA
Purity	N/A
Particle Size	0-20μm, 15-45μm, 15-53μm, 53-105μm, 53-150μm, 105-250μm
Boling point	N/A
Specific Heat	N/A
Thermal Conductivity	N/A
Thermal Expansion	N/A
Young’s Modulus	N/A
Exact Mass	N/A
Monoisotopic Mass	N/A
3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder Health & Safety Information
Safety Warning	N/A
Hazard Statements	N/A
Flashing point	N/A
Hazard Codes	N/A
Risk Codes	N/A
Safety Statements	N/A
RTECS Number	N/A
Transport Information	N/A
WGK Germany	N/A

Applications Of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder has multiple application areas, and the following are some main application directions:

Niobium and its alloys are widely used in aerospace due to their high strength, high melting point, and good corrosion resistance. 3D printing technology can produce complex-shaped niobium-based components, such as engine components, thermal protection systems, gas turbine blades, etc.

Energy field: Niobium’s high conductivity and thermal conductivity make it an ideal material in the energy field. 3D-printed alloy spherical niobium powder can manufacture high-efficiency heat exchangers and radiators, such as solar collectors and nuclear reactor cooling systems.

 Medical field: Niobium and its alloys have good biocompatibility and can be used to manufacture medical devices and implants. 3D printing technology can achieve customized manufacturing, such as customized artificial joints and dental implants.

Chemical industry: Niobium and its alloys have excellent corrosion resistance in the chemical industry and be used to manufacture chemical equipment such as reactors and pipelines

Applications of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

Production Method of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

Gas Atomization： 1. Melting Process: High – purity niobium raw materials are placed in an induction melting furnace. Under a protective atmosphere of inert gases like argon, the niobium is heated to a temperature well above its melting point, around 2500 °C. This ensures the niobium fully melts and forms a homogeneous molten state. 2. Atomization Stage: The molten niobium is then forced through a small nozzle. Simultaneously, high – pressure argon or nitrogen gas is directed at the molten stream. The intense shearing force of the gas breaks the molten niobium into tiny droplets. As these droplets fall through the inert gas environment, they rapidly solidify due to heat dissipation. The result is spherical niobium powder, as surface tension during solidification pulls the droplets into a spherical shape.

Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP) ：1. Electrode Preparation: A niobium rod is carefully machined to serve as the electrode. This electrode is placed in a chamber filled with an inert gas. 2. Rotation and Melting: The electrode rotates at a high speed, typically several thousand revolutions per minute. A plasma arc is applied to the end of the rotating electrode. The high – energy plasma heats the end of the electrode, causing the niobium to melt. 3. Droplet Formation and Solidification: Centrifugal force from the high – speed rotation throws the molten niobium at the electrode’s end as droplets. These droplets solidify quickly in the inert gas environment, forming spherical niobium powder. This method produces powder with excellent sphericity and a relatively narrow particle size distribution, which is highly suitable for 3D printing applications.

Company Profile

RBOSCHCO is a trusted global chemical material supplier & manufacturer with over 12-year-experience in providing super high-quality chemicals and nanomaterials, including boride powder, nitride powder, graphite powder, sulfide powder, 3D printing powder, etc.The company has a professional technical department and Quality Supervision Department, a well-equipped laboratory, and equipped with advanced testing equipment and after-sales customer service center.If you are looking for high-quality 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder, please feel free to contact us or click on the needed products to send an inquiry. 

 Storage Condition of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

1) Store in a dry environment at room temperature.

2) Avoid damp and high temperature.

3) Use immediately after opening the inner packing bag.

Payment Term

L/C, T/T, Western Union, Paypal, Credit Card etc.

 

Shipment Term

By sea, by air, by express, as customers request.

 5 FAQs of 3D Printing Alloy Spherical Niobium Powder

Q1

Why is niobium powder suitable for 3D printing?

Answer: Niobium powder is suitable for 3D printing mainly because of its high melting point, high strength, and good conductivity and thermal conductivity. These characteristics enable niobium powder to maintain high stability and reliability during 3D printing, while the printed components also exhibit excellent performance.

 

Q2

What are the advantages of 3D-printed niobium powder compared to other metal powders?

Answer: The advantages of niobium powder in 3D printing compared to other metal powders are mainly reflected in its high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance. The high melting point of niobium enables printed components to withstand high-temperature environments, while its excellent corrosion resistance enables components to maintain stable performance even under harsh working conditions.

 

Q3

What are the application areas of 3D-printed niobium powder?

Answer: The application areas of 3D printed niobium powder mainly include aerospace, energy, medical, electronics, and chemical industries. Its high melting point, strength, good conductivity, and thermal conductivity give it broad application prospects in these fields.

 

Q4

What is the environmental impact of 3D printing niobium powder?

Answer: The environmental impact of 3D printing niobium powder is mainly reflected in energy consumption and waste generation during powder preparation and printing processes. To reduce environmental impact, environmentally friendly preparation processes and waste recycling can be chosen.

 

Q5

What is the cost of 3D printing niobium powder?

Answer:The expense of 3D printing niobium powder is influenced by numerous variables, including the prep work expense of the powder, the devaluation, and the upkeep prices of printing tools and consumables throughout the printing process. Niobium is a relatively rare metal, so its price may be relatively high, so the cost of 3D printing niobium powder may be higher than that of some standard metal powders.