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Aisha Nickel Alloys, located in Muscat, Oman, is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of niobium sheets and plates. They specialize in high-quality refractory metal products tailored for advanced industrial applications. Known for their precision fabrication and rigorous quality control, the company guarantees that their niobium sheets and plates adhere to international performance standards and meet customer specifications. With a strong focus on durability, customization, and timely delivery, Aisha Nickel Alloys serves a variety of sectors, including aerospace, electronics, chemical, and scientific research, positioning itself as a dependable partner in Oman for materials that boast unique thermal, mechanical, and corrosion-resistant properties.
Niobium Sheets and Plates are composed of a minimum of 99.5% pure Niobium, with trace elements including Tantalum (up to 0.1%), Titanium (up to 0.04%), and Zirconium (up to 0.02%). These materials exhibit exceptional mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of approximately 275 MPa and a yield strength of around 140 MPa. They offer excellent ductility with an elongation rate of 20-30%, and their high melting point of 2,468°C ensures outstanding thermal stability. Niobium Sheets and Plates are highly corrosion-resistant, particularly in acidic environments, making them ideal for aerospace, medical, and chemical processing applications that demand durability and reliability.
| Grade : | Nb1,NbZr,R04200 |
| Standard : | ASTM B393-05 |
| Purity : | 99.95% |
| Specialize sheets : | Shim, Perforated Sheet, B. Q. Profile. |
| Size: | Thick 0.1mm min.W680mm max. L3000mm max |
| Finish : | Cold rolled sheet (CR), 2D, Hot rolled plate (HR), 2B, BA NO(8), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated) |
| Hardness : | Quarter Hard, Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Spring Hard etc. |
| Applications : | Semiconductor materials, vacuum coating, sintering trays and boats, special chemical applications. |
| STANDARD | UNS | Material No |
| Niobium | R04200 | – |
| Element | Type 1 (Reactor Grade Unalloyed Nb) R04200 | Type 2 (Commercial Grade Unalloyed Nb) R04210 | Type 3 (Reactor Grade Nb-1%Nb) R04251 | Type 4 (Commercial Grade Nb-1%Nb) R04261 |
| Max Weight % (Except Where Otherwise Specified) | ||||
| C | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| N | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| O | 0.015 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.025 |
| H | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 |
| Zr | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.8 – 1.2 | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Ta | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Fe | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| Si | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| W | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Ni | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| Mo | 0.010 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 0.050 |
| Hf | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Ti | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Grade Chart | Tensile Ultimate Strength, Minimum,psi(MPa) | Yield Strength Minimum, psi (MPa) | Elongation in 1-inch | |
| 0.010 inch or Greater | Less Than 0.010 inch | |||
| Types 1 and 2 | 18 000 (125) | 10 500 (73) | 20 | 15 |
| Types 3 and 4 | 28 000 (195) | 18 000 (125) | 20 | 15 |
Niobium sheets and plates are high-purity refractory metal products primarily made of niobium, typically achieving a purity of up to 99.95%. They offer remarkable characteristics such as an extremely high melting point (around 2468 °C), outstanding corrosion resistance, and dependable mechanical strength. These materials are produced through controlled rolling and annealing processes, ensuring precise dimensions and consistent performance in challenging environments. The unique combination of thermal stability and workability in niobium makes these sheets and plates ideal for high-temperature, corrosive, and precision engineering applications where traditional metals fall short.
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Aisha Nickel Alloys’ niobium sheets and plates find extensive use in aerospace, electronics, superconducting technology, and chemical processing industries due to their exceptional performance under extreme conditions. They are integral to critical components like vacuum systems, thermal protection systems, heat-resistant structures, semiconductor substrates, and superconducting devices. Additionally, these materials are utilized for corrosion-resistant reactor parts, sputtering targets, and specialized equipment where long-term reliability and thermal stability are crucial.
