Composed of niobium, hafnium and titanium, Materion's niobium C-103 provides a high-performance alloy solution for high-demand markets such as aerospace and defense, medical, semiconductor, energy and others.
Niobium C-103 alloy has very high strength with high temperature and load-bearing characteristics, yet it is easy to work with when compared to other niobium materials. Niobium has the lowest density of the refractory metals and exhibits excellent thermal conductivity, high room-temperature ductility, low ductile-to-brittle transition temperature and good weldability.
C-103 is resistant to high frequency vibrations at cryogenic temperatures which makes it ideal for aircraft, spacecraft, missiles and launch vehicles components. In addition to aerospace, space and defense applications, niobium alloy is also used in the semiconductor and oil and gas industries.
C-103 niobium alloy is available in sheet, rod and wire forms. It meets ASTM B652, B654, B655, AMS7852 and AMS7857 specifications.
Learn more about niobium C-103 alloy for space applications by reading our data sheet.
Benefits
- High strength at elevated temperatures
- Excellent thermal conductivity
- Low ductile-to-brittle transition temperature for cryogenic applications
- Excellent corrosion resistance
Applications
- High thrust rocket nozzles
- Rockets
- Satellite components
- Jet engine afterburner flap sections
