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Bilal Nickel Alloys, based in Safat, Kuwait, stands out as a leading manufacturer and supplier of top-notch **Niobium Bars**. These bars are celebrated for their remarkable strength, resistance to corrosion, and adaptability in cutting-edge industrial applications. Niobium, a refractory metal, is prized for its stability at high temperatures and its ability to boost the performance of various alloys. Bilal Nickel Alloys ensures that their niobium bars adhere to international quality standards, delivering dependable performance for demanding sectors like aerospace, nuclear, chemical processing, and superconducting technologies. With meticulous manufacturing and rigorous quality control, these bars promise long-lasting durability and exceptional mechanical properties for critical uses.
**Niobium Bars** mainly consist of high-purity niobium (usually ≥99.2%), and they may be alloyed with small amounts of tantalum or tungsten for specific needs. Niobium is known for its excellent resistance to corrosion, high melting point, and impressive ductility. In terms of mechanics, niobium bars provide high tensile strength, good elongation, and low thermal expansion, ensuring they maintain their structural integrity even in extreme temperatures. They also exhibit outstanding superconducting properties at cryogenic temperatures. These features make niobium bars ideal for applications that demand both strength and stability in harsh chemical or high-temperature settings, as well as in advanced fields like aerospace and medical technology.
| Standards : | ASTM B392, ASME SB392 |
| Dimensions : | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Wire : | Thickness starting from 0.05mm |
| Round bar size : | Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Hex Bar size : | 2-100mm A/F |
| Flat bar size : | Thickness: 2 -100mm / Width: 10 to 500mm |
| Square bar size : | 4 to 100mm |
| Rectangular Bars Size : | 33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Hollow Bar : | 32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID |
| Tolerance : | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Finish : | Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish |
| Element | Niobium R04200 | Niobium R04210 | Nb-1%Zirconium R04251 | Nb-1%Zirconium R04261 |
| C | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| N | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| O | 0.015 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.025 |
| H | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 |
| Zr | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.8 to 1.2 | 0.8 to 1.2 |
| Ta | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Fe | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| S | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| W | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Ni | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| Mo | 0.010 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 0.050 |
| Hf | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Ti | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| B | 2ppm | – | 2ppm | – |
| Al | 0.002 | 0.005 | 0.002 | 0.005 |
| Be | 0.005 | – | 0.005 | – |
| Cr | 0.002 | – | 0.002 | – |
| C | 0.002 | – | 0.002 |
| Grade | Ultimate Tensile Strength, Min, Psi(MPa) | Yield Strength, Psi(MPa) | Elongation min %,mm |
| Types 1 and 2 | 18 000 (125) | 10 500 (73) | 20 |
| Types 3 and 4 | 28 000 (195) | 18 000 (125) | 15 |
At Bilal Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Niobium Bar in Safat, Kuwait, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the Kuwait, allowing us to maintain a vast inventory of over 16,000 tons of premium-quality materials readily available in stock. We are dedicated to delivering superior products and services, ensuring reliability and excellence for our global clientele.
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**Niobium Bars** find their place in a variety of industries thanks to their strength, resistance to corrosion, and stability at high temperatures. In the aerospace sector, they’re essential for jet engines, rocket components, and turbine blades, where durability in extreme heat is crucial. The nuclear industry relies on niobium bars for reactor components and fuel rods, benefiting from their corrosion resistance and thermal stability. In the chemical industry, these bars are used in applications that require materials capable of withstanding aggressive environments, showcasing their versatility and reliability across high-tech sectors.
