{"id":1004898,"date":"2024-06-17T15:26:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T07:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/product\/niobium-silicide\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T16:33:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:33:24","slug":"niobium-silicide-powder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/product\/niobium-silicide-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"Niobium Silicide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/search\/?type=element&amp;keyword=Nb%2CSi\">Niobium Silicide<\/a><\/span> Powder (NbSi\u2082) is an intermetallic compound composed of niobium and silicon, typically supplied as a dark gray powder with a hexagonal crystal structure. It combines relatively low density with high hardness, high-temperature stability and good chemical resistance, making it suitable for high-temperature structural materials, electronic materials, advanced ceramics and protective coatings.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/about-vimaterial\/\">VIMATERIAL<\/a><\/strong><\/span> supplies niobium silicide powder for research, development and industrial applications, with customizable purity, particle size and packaging available according to customer requirements. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Characteristics<\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 95.6994%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Chemical Formula<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">NbSi\u2082<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Crystal Structure<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">Hexagonal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Appearance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">Dark gray to black-gray powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Density<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">Approximately 5.7 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Vickers Hardness<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">Approximately 5.88\u20136.88 GPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Melting Point<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">Approximately 1950\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Chemical Stability<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">Insoluble in water and concentrated hydrochloric or sulfuric acid; soluble in certain hydrofluoric acid\u2013sulfuric acid mixtures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">High-Temperature Performance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">Maintains structural stability and mechanical properties under elevated-temperature conditions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2787%;\">Wear Resistance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 69.4218%;\">High hardness provides good resistance to wear and surface damage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Applications of Niobium Silicide Powder<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High-Temperature Structural Materials: <\/strong>Niobium disilicide powder can be used as a raw material or additive for high-temperature structural materials where low density, hardness and elevated-temperature stability are required, including selected aerospace, energy and refractory-material applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic Materials: <\/strong>Niobium silicide can be used in selected electronic and semiconductor-related applications, including high-temperature conductive components and material systems requiring thermal and chemical stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Ceramic Materials: <\/strong>NbSi\u2082 can be combined with other refractory silicides, such as ZrSi\u2082, MoSi\u2082 and WSi\u2082, to develop high-performance ceramic composites with enhanced hardness, wear resistance and high-temperature performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protective Coatings: <\/strong>NbSi\u2082-based materials can be used in protective coatings to improve the oxidation resistance, wear resistance and high-temperature durability of metallic or ceramic substrates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/quality-control\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Quality Control<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VIMATERIAL applies strict quality control throughout the production and supply process to ensure consistent NbSi\u2082 powder quality and reliable performance. Depending on customer requirements, quality control can include chemical composition and purity, particle size distribution, phase composition, morphology and other relevant material specifications. Inspection and documentation can be provided according to the agreed technical requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Packaging &amp; Storage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Packaging: Available in sealed moisture-resistant containers with customized quantities and packaging options for laboratory and industrial use.<\/p>\n<p>Storage: Store in a cool, dry environment in tightly sealed containers and protect the powder from moisture, contamination and prolonged exposure to air.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Customization &amp; Supply<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VIMATERIAL can provide NbSi\u2082 powder with customized purity, particle size, packaging and quantity according to application requirements. Small-batch orders and customized material specifications are also available.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q1. What is NbSi\u2082 powder?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NbSi\u2082 powder, also known as niobium disilicide powder or niobium silicide powder, is an intermetallic compound composed of niobium and silicon. It offers high hardness, high-temperature stability and good chemical resistance.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q2. What is NbSi\u2082 powder used for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is mainly used in high-temperature structural materials, advanced ceramics, electronic materials and protective coatings, particularly in applications requiring thermal stability, hardness and wear resistance.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q3. Can the particle size of NbSi\u2082 powder be customized?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Particle size and particle size distribution can be customized according to your application, processing method and technical requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q4. Can I order a small quantity of NbSi\u2082 powder?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Small-batch quantities are available for research, testing and development projects. The MOQ depends on the required specification and quantity.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q5. Can you provide technical documents?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Technical documentation such as TDS, SDS and relevant quality or inspection documentation can be provided according to the product specification and order requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q6. What is the lead time for NbSi\u2082 powder?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For standard specifications available from stock, delivery can be arranged quickly. 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