Fortu Tech is a China-based manufacturer and supplier of pure niobium and niobium alloys, offering niobium foil, sheet, plate, tube, wire, rod, target, ingot and custom-made niobium products. Our regular niobium alloys include C103, Cb752, Nb521, Nb1Zr, Nb10Zr, NbTi, FS85, NbTaHf and Nb-C129Y.
We support customized dimensions, material grades and product forms for aerospace, superconductivity, semiconductor, medical, chemical processing and other advanced applications. Products can be manufactured according to customer drawings and technical specifications.
The chemical symbol for niobium is Nb. Its atomic number is 41. It's a steel-gray metal. Niobium powder is dark gray. The melting point of niobium is 2468℃. It has a boiling point of 4742℃. The density of niobium is 8.57 g/cm3.
Niobium alloy is an alloy composed of niobium and other elements. NbTi alloys, Nb-C103 alloys, Nb1Zr alloys, Nb10Zr alloys, Nb521 alloys, CB752 alloys, FS-85 alloys, NbTaHf alloys, Nb-C129Y alloys are our common products.
Niobium alloys are very attractive high temperature materials. It has good high temperature strength and good low temperature plasticity. Niobium alloy is considered to be one of the most promising high temperature materials. Sputtering targets of niobium and its alloys can be used to increase the refractive index of glass. Niobium is used to make commemorative coins, jewelry and special stainless steel alloys. Niobium alloys are used in the manufacture of rockets, jet engines, oil RIGS and gas turbines. Niobium and its alloys are used in building grinders and beams. Niobium is also used to make superconducting magnets for surface acoustic wave devices, MRI scanners, nuclear magnetic resonance and particle accelerators. In the medical industry, niobium is used in the manufacture of implant devices and prosthetics.
| Shape of Niobium | |||
| Niobium Ingot | Niobium Plate | Niobium Sheet | Niobium Foil |
| Niobium Rod | Niobium Wire | Niobium Pellet | Niobium Boat |
| Niobium Target | Niobium Ball | Niobium Tube | Niobium Part |
| Shape of Niobium Alloys | |||
| Nb Alloy Ingot | Nb Alloy Plate | Nb Alloy Sheet | Nb Alloy Foil |
| Nb Alloy Rod | Nb Alloy Wire | Nb Alloy Pellet | Nb Alloy Boat |
| Nb Alloy Target | Nb Alloy Ball | Nb Alloy Tube | Nb Alloy Part |
Fortu Tech supplies various niobium alloys with customized compositions, product forms and specifications for aerospace, semiconductor, superconducting and high-temperature applications.
FS-85 is a high-strength niobium alloy containing tantalum, tungsten and zirconium, with excellent tensile, creep and fatigue strength at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for demanding aerospace and high-temperature components. Fortu Tech supplies FS-85 in foil, sheet, plate, tube, wire, rod, target and ingot forms according to applicable ASTM/AMS specifications and customer requirements.
Aerospace and high-temperature components.
C103 is a niobium-hafnium-titanium alloy designed for high-temperature applications, offering good machinability, weldability and mechanical stability. Fortu Tech supplies C103 in foil, sheet, plate, tube, wire, rod, target and ingot forms according to applicable ASTM/AMS specifications and customer requirements.
Rocket engines, aerospace and thermal components.
C-129Y is a niobium-tungsten-hafnium alloy with high-temperature, heat-resistant and oxidation-resistant properties. It is used for demanding aerospace and high-temperature components, including fastened and riveted structures. Fortu Tech supplies C-129Y in foil, sheet, plate, tube, wire, rod, target and ingot forms according to applicable ASTM/AMS specifications and customer requirements.
Aerospace fasteners and high-temperature structures.
Nb1Zr is a niobium-zirconium alloy offering good processing and welding characteristics with improved strength and stability compared with pure niobium. Fortu Tech supplies reactor-grade and commercial-grade Nb1Zr in foil, sheet, tube, wire, rod and other forms.
Nuclear, aerospace and industrial applications.
Nb521 is a niobium-based refractory alloy developed for high-temperature structural applications. It combines high-temperature strength with good room-temperature ductility and processing performance, and is particularly suited to aerospace and liquid rocket engine applications. Fortu Tech supplies Nb521 in foil, sheet, plate, tube, wire, rod, target and ingot forms according to applicable ASTM/AMS specifications and customer requirements.
Aerospace structures and liquid rocket engine applications.
Cb752 is a niobium-tungsten-zirconium alloy offering high-temperature strength and stability. Fortu Tech supplies Cb752 in sheet, plate, foil, rod, wire, tube, target and ingot forms for aerospace and other high-temperature applications.
Aerospace and other high-temperature applications.
Nb10Zr offers improved strength, oxidation resistance, alkali-metal corrosion resistance and high-temperature creep performance. It is commonly supplied as sputtering targets and plates for architectural glass, photovoltaic coating and other specialized applications. Fortu Tech supplies Nb10Zr in foil, sheet, plate, tube, wire, rod, target and ingot forms according to applicable ASTM/AMS specifications and customer requirements.
Sputtering targets, architectural glass and photovoltaic coating applications.
Nb-Ta-Hf alloys are refractory niobium-based materials developed for demanding high-temperature applications. Fortu Tech can supply customized Nb-Ta-Hf alloy products in sheet, plate, foil, tube, wire, rod, target and ingot forms according to required composition and specifications.
High-temperature aerospace and advanced engineering applications.
NbTi alloys combine high specific strength, mechanical stability and excellent superconducting properties. Fortu Tech supplies different NbTi compositions, including Nb-47Ti, Nb-50Ti, Nb-55Ti and Nb-10Ti, in wire, foil, sheet, rod, tube and other forms for superconducting and specialized applications.
Superconducting systems and specialized applications.
Fortu Tech supplies niobium products according to applicable ASTM specifications, including ASTM B391 for ingot, ASTM B392 for bar, rod and wire, ASTM B393 for plate, foil, sheet and strip, and ASTM B394 for seamless and welded tube and pipe, ASTM B654 for Niobium-Hanium alloys plate, foil, sheet and strip, ASTM B655 for Niobium-Hanium alloys bar, rod and wire, ASTM B884 for Niobium-Tianium Alloys Billet, bar, rod superconducting applications, AMS7851E for Nb-10W-2.5Zr plate, foil, sheet and strip, AMS7857C for Nb-10Hf-1.0Ti, Bar, rod and extrusion, SAE AMS7852C for Nb-10Hf-1.0Ti, plate, foil, sheet and strip, SAE AMS7855D for Nb-10W-2.5Zr bar, rod and wire.
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Fortu Tech is a China-based manufacturer specializing in niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, titanium and zirconium metals and alloys. We supply high-purity metals, refractory metal alloys and custom-made products including foil, sheet, plate, tube, wire, rod, target and ingot for aerospace, semiconductor, medical, superconductivity and other advanced applications.
Niobium is available in different grades, alloys, and product forms. The appropriate niobium material depends on the required properties, operating temperature, application, dimensions, and processing requirements. Fortu Tech supplies pure niobium and a range of niobium alloys in forms including sheet, plate, foil, strip, rod, wire, tube, target, ingot, and customized parts.
Pure niobium is commonly selected when high purity, corrosion resistance, electrical properties, ductility, or superconducting performance is important. Pure niobium is available in different product forms and can be supplied according to applicable ASTM specifications.
Niobium alloys are selected when additional mechanical strength, high-temperature performance, or other specific properties are required. Fortu Tech supplies niobium alloys including Nb-C103, Nb1Zr, Nb10Zr, Nb521, Cb752, FS85, NbTaHf, NbTi, and Nb-C129Y, with different compositions designed for specific applications.
Pure niobium and niobium-zirconium alloys offer different combinations of material properties. Pure niobium is often selected for applications where high purity, corrosion resistance, electrical properties, or superconducting performance is important. Nb-Zr alloys can be considered when higher strength or specific performance requirements are needed.
Niobium C-103 is a niobium-base alloy containing approximately 10% hafnium and 1% titanium, developed for applications requiring high-temperature strength and stability. Pure niobium, in comparison, is an unalloyed material with different mechanical and high-temperature characteristics.
C-103 is commonly considered for demanding high-temperature applications, while pure niobium is used in applications where the properties of unalloyed niobium are preferred.
Niobium-titanium (NbTi) alloys are primarily associated with superconducting applications, while pure niobium is widely used in superconducting research and SRF applications where high-purity niobium is required.
Fortu Tech supplies different NbTi compositions, including 53Nb47Ti, Nb45Ti55, and Nb90Ti10, in forms such as foil, wire, sheet, rod, tube, target, pellet, fastener, and ingot. The appropriate material depends on the required superconducting and mechanical properties.
When selecting a niobium product, customers should consider material grade, alloy composition, product form, thickness or diameter, dimensions, surface finish, mechanical requirements, operating temperature, corrosion environment, and application requirements.
For example, pure niobium may be appropriate when high purity and the properties of unalloyed niobium are required; Nb-C103 may be considered for high-temperature applications; NbTi is commonly selected for superconducting applications; and Nb-Zr alloys may be considered when specific mechanical or high-temperature properties are required.
Fortu Tech can manufacture niobium and niobium alloy products according to customer drawings, specifications, required dimensions, and application requirements.
Steel industry: About 85% to 90% of the world's niobium in the form of ferroniobium is used in steel production. Adding niobium to steel can not only improve the strength of steel, but also enhance its toughness and other mechanical properties, as well as improve its resistance to high-temperature oxidation and corrosion in certain applications.
Superconducting materials industry: Because certain niobium compounds and alloys exhibit high superconducting transition temperatures, they are widely used in the manufacture of various superconducting materials and devices. Niobium and its alloys are used to manufacture superconducting generators, high-field magnets for particle accelerators, superconducting magnetic energy storage systems, and components for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems.
Aerospace industry: The aerospace industry is one of the important application areas for high-purity niobium and niobium alloys. Niobium and niobium alloys are mainly used in the production of selected high-temperature components for rocket and spacecraft propulsion systems and other heat-resistant applications. The thermal-strength alloys of niobium and tantalum have good high-temperature strength, thermal stability, and processability. They are widely used to make selected high-temperature components for aerospace engines and gas turbines.
Nuclear and vacuum technology: Niobium has a high melting point and favorable electron-emission characteristics at elevated temperatures, and niobium and its alloys can be used in specialized vacuum and high-temperature applications, including certain electronic and vacuum components.
Medical field: Because niobium has good physiological corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, it is of interest for selected medical and biomedical applications, including certain surgical components, dental applications, and research into implant materials. Specific medical applications require evaluation according to applicable material, regulatory, and biocompatibility requirements.
Yes. Fortu Tech is a manufacturer specializing in pure niobium and niobium alloys, as well as other refractory and specialty metals.
Our regular niobium alloys include C103, Cb752, Nb521, Nb1Zr, Nb10Zr, NbTi, FS85, NbTaHf and Nb-C129Y.
Niobium is available in foil, sheet, plate, tube, pipe, wire, rod, target, ingot and customized forms.
Yes. Fortu Tech supports customized dimensions, tolerances, product forms and technical specifications.
Depending on the product form, applicable standards include ASTM B391, B392, B393 and B394.
C103 is a niobium-hafnium-titanium alloy containing approximately 10% hafnium and 1% titanium, commonly used for high-temperature applications.
Please send us your required niobium grade, ASTM specification, thickness, width, length, quantity, surface condition and application requirements. Drawings or technical specifications are welcome for customized products.
Contact Fortu Tech for customized niobium products, material grades, dimensions and specifications tailored to your application requirements.
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