Niobium Carbide Evaporation Materials Description
Niobium Carbide evaporation material from Stanford Advanced Materials is a carbide ceramic evaporation material with the chemical formula NbC. High-purity NbC evaporation materials play a huge role in deposition processes to ensure high-quality deposited film. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) specializes in producing up to 99.9995% purity evaporating materials using quality assurance processes to guarantee product reliability.
Niobium Carbide Evaporation Materials Specification
| Material Type |
Niobium Carbide |
| Symbol |
NbC |
| Appearance/Color |
Brown-gray Solid |
| Melting Point |
3,608 °C (6,526 °F; 3,881 K) |
| Density |
7.820 g/cm3 |
| Purity |
99.5% |
| Shape |
Powder/ Granule/ Custom-made |
Niobium Carbide Evaporation Materials Application
Coating Technology: NbC coatings are used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create thin films on surfaces of materials, providing them with enhanced hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability.
2. Cutting Tools: NbC coatings are applied to cutting tools such as drills, end mills, and inserts to improve their cutting performance by increasing hardness and wear resistance, resulting in longer tool life and higher machining efficiency.
3. Wear-resistant Components: NbC-coated components are employed in industries where wear resistance is critical, such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, to extend the lifespan of parts subjected to harsh operating conditions.
4. Corrosion Protection: NbC coatings are used as protective layers on metallic surfaces to enhance corrosion resistance, particularly in applications where exposure to corrosive environments is a concern.
5. Electronics: NbC films find applications in electronic devices, such as thin-film resistors and microelectronic circuits, where they serve as conductive and protective layers.
6. Tribological Applications: NbC coatings are utilized in tribological applications where low friction and high wear resistance are required, such as in bearings, seals, and sliding components.
7. Medical Devices: NbC-coated medical implants and instruments benefit from improved wear resistance and biocompatibility, contributing to longer service life and better patient outcomes.
Niobium Carbide Evaporation Materials Packaging
Niobium Carbide evaporation materials are clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.
