1、 Superconducting materials

Niobium titanium alloy (Nb Ti) and niobium tin alloy (Nb ∝ Sn) are core materials for superconducting magnets, used in particle accelerators, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging equipment, and controllable nuclear fusion devices.

The purity of niobium metal directly affects its superconducting properties, which can achieve zero resistance and complete diamagnetism at low temperatures.

2、 Aerospace

Niobium based alloys are used to manufacture rocket engine nozzles, satellite thermal protection layers, and spacecraft structural components, with both high temperature resistance and lightweight characteristics.

Niobium tantalum alloy exhibits high-temperature strength advantages in key components of jet engine blades and missiles, enhancing aircraft performance.

3、 Steel industry

As a steel additive, it can refine the grain structure, significantly improve the strength, toughness, and welding performance of steel.

Widely used in automotive steel and oil and gas pipeline steel to enhance the material's corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance.

4、 Nuclear industry

Niobium has a low thermal neutron capture cross-section and is suitable for nuclear reactor structural materials and nuclear fuel cladding materials.

Niobium zirconium alloy is used for the positioning grid of nuclear fuel rods to ensure long-term stable operation of the reactor.

5、 Electronic Information and Chemical Industry

Lithium niobate crystals exhibit excellent optical performance in optical communication devices and acoustic surface wave filters.

Niobium based catalysts are used in petroleum refining and organic synthesis reactions to improve chemical production efficiency.

6、 Strategic reserves and emerging fields

The independent and controllable niobium resources have strategic significance for national defense equipment and superconducting power grid construction.