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Niobium(V) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.9985% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Niobium pentoxide is the precursor to a majority of niobium compounds, powder metallurgy products, and alloys. It is also used in glass, optic and ceramic applications. The nanoparticles of niobium pentoxide are useful in the preparation of electrochemical capacitors and cathodes. In addition, appropriate preparations of this compound can be used as a dietary supplement in food industry. It is a precursor to lithium niobate which finds extensive use in piezoelectric sensors, anti-aliasing filters, optical waveguides, mobile phones, surface acoustic devices, optical modulators, including linear and non-linear optical applications.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 1520°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.9985% (metals basis) |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water; soluble in hydrogen fluoride. |
| IUPAC Name | [(dioxoniobio)oxy]dioxoniobium |
| Formula Weight | 265.81 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Appearance | White powder or lump |
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