Pure Niobium (Nb): High-Strength, Low-Weight Material for Advanced Applications

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Niobium is resistant against many chemicals and can be easily formed even at low temperatures. Additionally, this high level of resistance is achieved at a relatively low weight.PropertiesGeneralPropertyTemperatureValueDensity23.0 °C8.57 g/cm³Molar mass92.91 g/molNeutron capture cross-section23.0 °C

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