Pure Niobium Wire Mesh
Pure niobium wire mesh(Nb wire mesh) is woven with high purity niobium wire. it is a specialized refractory metal mesh It features excellent corrosion resistance, good high temperature stability, low density and good processability, widely used in chemical, vacuum, aerospace and high temperature fields.
Typical Chemical Composition (wt.%)
Grade | Nb | Ta | Fe | Ni | Si | C | O | N | Other |
Nioboum | ≥99.95% | ≤0.02% | ≤0.005% | ≤0.005% | ≤0.005% | ≤0.003% | ≤0.008% | ≤0.005% | ≤0.005% |
Key Properties of Nb wire mesh
Melting Point: 2477°C (4491°F)
Continuous service temperature: up to 1100°C
Density: 8.57 g/cm³ (lighter than stainless steel)
Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to most acids, including aqua regia.
Superconducting Properties: Becomes a superconductor at cryogenic temperatures (9.2K).
Biocompatibility: Completely inert in the human body.
Good high-temperature strength and creep resistance
Low thermal neutron capture cross-section
Good electrical and thermal conductivity
Non‑magnetic
Typical Applications of Niobium wire mesh
Strong corrosive chemical equipment & filtration
Vacuum furnace and high-temperature components
Aerospace structural parts
Nuclear industry components
Electrochemical electrodes & catalytic mesh
Liquid metal and molten salt service environments
Specifications to Request to Pure Nb wire mesh
Material | Pure Niobium (99.5% min, 99.9% for superconductors) |
Purity Grade | Standard (RO5200), High-Purity (RO5400), or Reactor Grade |
Wire Diameter | 0.1-3.0mm such as 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.5 mm |
Mesh Count | 1-100#, such as 10 mesh, 20 mesh, 40 mesh, 60 mesh, 100 mesh |
Weave Type | Plain, Twill, Dutch Weave, or Expanded |
Form | Sheets, discs, rolls, or custom-fabricated electrodes/filters |
Surface Condition | As-woven, chemically cleaned, anodized (for decorative), or passivated |
Comparison: Niobium vs. Other Corrosion-Resistant and Refractory Metal(Nb Vs Ta)
Tantalum is the metal most similar to niobium, often found together in ores.
Feature | Niobium (Nb) | Tantalum (Ta) |
Density | 8.57g/cm³ (Lighter) | 16.6cm³ (Much Heavier) |
Melting Point | 2477°C | 3017°C (Higher) |
Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (most acids) | Superior (even better in some media) |
Cost | High | Extremely High (5-10x Nb) |
Workability | Excellent | Excellent |
Best Use | Cost-effective acid service, medical, superconductors | Ultimate corrosion resistance, high-temp acid service |
