Niobium for Aerospace Applications
Elmet Technologies specializes in providing high-quality niobium for aerospace applications. Renowned for its exceptional properties, niobium alloys are ideal for use in rocket and jet propulsion systems within spacecraft and launch vehicles.
This remarkable metal delivers superior performance under extreme conditions, maintaining high strength at temperatures up to 2700 °F (1482 °C) and demonstrating excellent resistance to high-frequency vibrations, even at cryogenic temperatures. Additionally, its low ductile-to-brittle transition temperature ensures reliability in demanding environments.
Lightweight, easily workable, and boasting impressive physical properties, niobium is an essential material for advancing aerospace innovation.
Benefits of C-103 Niobium in Aerospace
- C-103 is capable of withstanding high stresses at elevated temperatures
- Low ductile-to-brittle transition temperature for cryogenic applications
- Formable after TIG welding
- Excellent fabricability
- Readily weldable
Aerospace Applications
Orbital rocket chambers and nozzles
Reaction control nozzles
Jet engine afterburner liners
Burst discs for wind tunnels
Refractory Metal Solutions for Aerospace
A leading benefit of niobium alloy is its superior heat resistance. This makes it ideal for use in the extreme temperatures of aerospace applications. The incorporation of even a minute quantity (around 0.1%) of niobium in materials can significantly enhance performance. As a result, stronger and safer steel structures are developed.
As a registered manufacturer with AS9100, ISO9001, and ITAR certifications, we constantly invest in and expand our aerospace solutions capabilities. Elmet innovates by bringing engineering, technical support, logistics, and production resources directly to our customers. We commit to fulfilling our customers’ needs, drawing on our extensive industry history to deliver exceptional knowledge and experience.