Niobium Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Nb
Niobium supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover elemental metal powder, ingot, rod, bar, sheet, foil, wire and high-purity target requirements. Identified by the symbol Nb, niobium is a refractory metal bought against purity, physical form and dimensional or particle-size specifications.
Powder grades serve specialist powder-metallurgy and materials-processing routes, while ingot, rod and bar provide consolidated metal for alloy development and fabrication. Sheet, foil and wire address formed components, and high-purity plate or sputtering targets support electronic-material and deposition work.
Buyers should distinguish niobium metal from ferroniobium, niobium oxide and niobium carbide because each is a separate material. For elemental niobium, the important purchasing controls may include trace-element limits, particle characteristics, dimensions, surface condition and target geometry.
Send the required metal form, purity and impurity limits, particle size or dimensions, quantity, application and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7440-03-1
- Formula
- Nb
- Grade
- metal powder, ingot and bar, sheet, foil and wire, high-purity
- Appearance
- lustrous grey metal, or grey metallic powder according to form
Niobium grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niobium metal powder | grey metallic powder with specified particle characteristics | — | Powder metallurgy, specialist component manufacture and materials processing where elemental niobium powder is required at a defined purity and particle size. | Confirm the protective pack format with the quotation. |
| Niobium ingot, rod or bar | solid metallic ingot, rod or bar to the specified dimensions | — | Melt feed, alloy development and machining or fabrication routes that need elemental niobium in a consolidated metal form. | Dimensions and protective packing are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Niobium sheet, foil or wire | fabricated grey metal in the required gauge or diameter | — | Electronic, superconducting, vacuum and specialist fabricated components where dimensions, surface condition and metal purity are specified. | Protective packing is confirmed against the geometry and quantity. |
| High-purity niobium or sputtering target | high-purity metal piece, plate or target geometry | — | Thin-film deposition, electronic materials and controlled research processes that set tight trace-element, density, dimension and surface requirements. | Clean protective packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy Niobium from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Niobium
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | elemental niobium | — |
| Element symbol | Nb | — |
| CAS number | 7440-03-1 | — |
| Physical form | powder, ingot, rod, bar, sheet, foil, wire, plate or target as specified | — |
| Grade controls | niobium purity, trace-element limits, particle-size distribution, dimensions, surface condition and target geometry confirmed for the selected form | — |
Niobium applications
Safety and handling
Keep niobium metal clean, dry and protected from contamination. Control dust and ignition sources when handling fine powder, protect fabricated forms from surface damage, and follow the safety information for the quoted form.
Common questions about Niobium
What forms of niobium can an industrial buyer specify?
Requirements may cover niobium powder, ingot, rod, bar, sheet, foil, wire, plate or a sputtering-target geometry. State the manufacturing route and dimensional or particle-size controls so the quotation addresses the right physical form.
Is niobium metal the same as ferroniobium?
No. Niobium is the elemental metal identified by the symbol Nb, while ferroniobium is an iron-niobium alloy used as a metallurgical addition. This page covers elemental niobium forms, so a ferroniobium requirement should be identified separately.
Are niobium oxide and niobium carbide forms of niobium metal?
No. They are distinct niobium compounds with different compositions and specifications. Powder, ingot, sheet and wire on this page refer to elemental niobium, not an oxide, carbide or other compound.
What should be specified for niobium powder?
Provide the target purity, controlled trace elements, particle-size range or distribution, morphology where relevant, intended process and quantity. These details distinguish a production powder from a generic elemental description.
What information is needed for niobium sheet, foil, wire or targets?
State the required form, dimensions or gauge, purity, surface condition, tolerance and application. Target enquiries should also include the geometry and any backing or interface requirement rather than only a nominal diameter.
How do I request a niobium price in Malaysia?
Send the form, purity and impurity limits, particle size or dimensions, quantity, application and delivery location. Add packing and documentation requirements so the quotation can confirm the complete commercial scope.