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Niobium
Niobium
Nikon SLM Solutions provides advanced Niobium-based alloys designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-performance additive manufacturing applications. Renowned for their exceptional heat resistance, toughness, and durability, these niobium alloys are ideal for industries operating in extreme conditions, including aerospace and defense. C-103, a standout alloy in this category, is engineered to excel in supersonic and high-stress applications. Combining niobium, hafnium, and titanium, C-103 delivers unparalleled performance in environments with temperatures exceeding 1000°C. Its superior wear resistance and toughness make it an optimal choice for cutting-edge aerospace components and other applications requiring extreme reliability under high thermal and mechanical loads.
Whether for propulsion systems, turbine components, or other critical parts, Nikon SLM Solutions’ niobium alloys offer the robust properties necessary to push the boundaries of innovation.
Niobium
C-103
Supersonic applications require the most robust materials. Niobium and hafnium are refractory metals, those that are extraordinarily resistant to heat and wear. Alloy these two metals together, add a little titanium and you have C-103. This alloy is a high performer when it comes to applications with high stresses and temperatures exceeding 1000°C. For this reason, C-103 is becoming a unique alloy for supersonic applications in aerospace and defence.
Material characteristics
- High temperature applications exceeding 1000°C
- High wear resistance
- High toughness
Application Examples
- Defence
C-103
Niobium
C-103
Supersonic applications require the most robust materials. Niobium and hafnium are refractory metals, those that are extraordinarily resistant to heat and wear. Alloy these two metals together, add a little titanium and you have C-103. This alloy is a high performer when it comes to applications with high stresses and temperatures exceeding 1000°C. For this reason, C-103 is becoming a unique alloy for supersonic applications in aerospace and defence.
Material characteristics
- High temperature applications exceeding 1000°C
- High wear resistance
- High toughness
Application Examples
- Defence
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