C103 Niobium Spherical Powder
The combination of niobium, hafnium and titanium in this alloy creates a high strength, lightweight material that is well suited for the extreme temperature environments found within rocket nozzles. This niobium hafnium alloy also offers excellent formability, machinability and is easily weldable using Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding methods.
Niobium and Hafnium are refractory metals that offer exceptional mechanical strength and stability at extremely high temperatures. They are used in aerospace and other high temperature applications such as jet engine afterburners, rocket thrust chambers and spacecrafts.
They are also a good alternative to tantalum for use in electronic manufacturing due to its lower pricing levels. They are a highly efficient capacitor material.
It has a low ductile-to-brittle transition temperature, which helps it resist the high frequency vibrations encountered at cryogenic temperatures that are common in satellite applications.
This niobium hafnium material is an alloy that has been manufactured for years to accommodate the needs of aerospace and space exploration industries. It can be produced in a variety of forms, including wire, sheet, bars and tubing as well as in powders for additive manufacturing.
The niobium hafnium C103 material is an excellent alternative to traditional wrought niobium. It offers significant benefits in terms of production speed, cost savings and increased design flexibility.
Its high tensile strength and ductile-to-brittle transition are the key features that make this alloy an excellent choice for rocket nozzle and spacecraft applications. It is a complex refractory metal alloy that contains niobium, hafnium, titanium and additional alloying elements. It is a versatile, durable and robust material that has been in use since the beginning of the space age.