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Niobium(V) oxide, 99.5% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA1136522
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For Use As An Intermediate and in Electronics | CAS: 1313-96-8 | Nb2O5 | 265.81 g/mol

As an intermediate and in electronicsNiobium 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 the 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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1313-96-8
Molecular Formula Nb2O5
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 265.81
MDL Number MFCD00011128
InChI Key ZKATWMILCYLAPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym niobium oxide, niobium v oxide, niobium pentoxide, diniobium pentaoxide, niobia, niobium pentaoxide, diniobium pentoxide, niobium 5+ oxide, nobum oxde
PubChem CID 123105
SMILES O=[Nb](=O)O[Nb](=O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point 1520°C
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 99.5% (metals basis)
Solubility Information Insoluble in water. Soluble in HF and alkalies.
IUPAC Name dioxoniobiooxy(dioxo)niobium
Formula Weight 265.81
Odor Odorless
Appearance White powder or lump
Density 4.6 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Niobium(V) oxide
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Hazard Category H315-H319-H335: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
EINECSNumber 215-213-6
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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