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Niobium(V) oxide, 99.5% (metals basis)
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 1520°C |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 500 g |
Merck Index | 14,6559 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water; Soluble in HF and alkalies. |
IUPAC Name | dioxoniobiooxy(dioxo)niobium |
Formula Weight | 265.81 |
Percent Purity | 99.5% |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 4.6 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335; Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a; Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
EINECSNumber | 215-213-6 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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