Titanium niobium alloy powder is composed of titanium and niobium. Niobium metal has a unique combination of high strength, low density, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance and high temperature creep resistance.
Titanium-niobium alloys are part of a wider range of titanium intermetallic materials that have superior physical, chemical and mechanical properties compared to pure titanium. Adding niobium as an alloyed element enhances certain properties, and titanium-niobium alloys can be customized for specific applications.
Some of the main advantages of titanium-niobium powder include
High strength-to-weight ratio
Able to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures
Resistant to wear, wear and corrosion in harsh environments
Good biocompatibility, non-toxic, can be used for medical purposes
Complex shapes can be machined using rapid prototyping technology
Design flexibility for engineers
In the aerospace industry, titanium-niobium alloys can compete with nickel-based and cobalt-based superalloys. They also provide an alternative material to stainless steel for biomedical implants and devices. Titanium-niobium alloys are enabling new applications and designs that are not possible with other materials.
The technical references provided in this paper cover the composition, properties, processing, application, specifications, cost and other practical aspects of titanium-niobium alloy powder.
