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Niobium(V) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.9985% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA10822A1
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CAS: 1313-96-8 | Nb2O5 | 265.81 g/mol

Niobium 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 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 1 kg
Assay Percent Range 99.9985% (metals basis)
Solubility Information Insoluble in water; soluble in hydrogen fluoride.
IUPAC Name [(dioxoniobio)oxy]dioxoniobium
Formula Weight 265.81
Odor Odorless
Appearance White powder or lump
Density 4.6
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.
Hazard Statement In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves. This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
EINECSNumber 215-213-6
RTECSNumber QU0500000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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