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Santner Nickel Alloys is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Niobium Sheets and Plates, proudly based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Known for their strong track record in delivering high-performance specialty metals, the company emphasizes precision processing, dependable quality, and adherence to global delivery standards. Santner Nickel Alloys offers niobium products that are specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of various industries, ensuring excellent purity, precise dimensions, and consistent mechanical performance. With their advanced manufacturing capabilities, deep technical knowledge, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, they have become a go-to partner for industries that need durable and corrosion-resistant niobium materials for critical applications.
Their Niobium Sheets and Plates are crafted from high-purity niobium, typically boasting over 99.9% Nb, with trace elements like Ta, O, N, C, and H carefully controlled to ensure outstanding ductility and corrosion resistance. These sheets are known for their high melting point, remarkable formability, and stable mechanical properties even in extreme temperatures. The mechanical characteristics include impressive tensile strength, excellent oxidation resistance, and a low thermal expansion coefficient, making niobium an ideal choice for high-stress, high-heat environments in advanced manufacturing and engineering applications.
| Grade : | Nb1,NbZr,R04200 |
| Standard : | ASTM B393-05 |
| Purity : | 99.95% |
| Specialize sheets : | Shim, Perforated Sheet, B. Q. Profile. |
| Size: | Thick 0.1mm min.W680mm max. L3000mm max |
| Finish : | Cold rolled sheet (CR), 2D, Hot rolled plate (HR), 2B, BA NO(8), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated) |
| Hardness : | Quarter Hard, Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Spring Hard etc. |
| Applications : | Semiconductor materials, vacuum coating, sintering trays and boats, special chemical applications. |
| STANDARD | UNS | Material No |
| Niobium | R04200 | – |
| Element | Type 1 (Reactor Grade Unalloyed Nb) R04200 | Type 2 (Commercial Grade Unalloyed Nb) R04210 | Type 3 (Reactor Grade Nb-1%Nb) R04251 | Type 4 (Commercial Grade Nb-1%Nb) R04261 |
| Max Weight % (Except Where Otherwise Specified) | ||||
| 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 – 1.2 | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Ta | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Fe | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| Si | 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 |
| Grade Chart | Tensile Ultimate Strength, Minimum,psi(MPa) | Yield Strength Minimum, psi (MPa) | Elongation in 1-inch | |
| 0.010 inch or Greater | Less Than 0.010 inch | |||
| Types 1 and 2 | 18 000 (125) | 10 500 (73) | 20 | 15 |
| Types 3 and 4 | 28 000 (195) | 18 000 (125) | 20 | 15 |
At Santner Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Niobium Sheet and Plates in Hamilton, New Zealand, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the New Zealand, 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 sheets and plates are incredibly versatile and find their way into various industries that require outstanding heat resistance, stability, and corrosion resistance. In the aerospace sector, they play a crucial role in rocket components, combustion chambers, and high-temperature structural parts. When it comes to electronics, niobium sheets are essential for capacitors, superconducting materials, and thin-film coatings. The medical industry also benefits from niobium, using it for biocompatible implants and surgical tools thanks to its non-reactive properties. Additionally, niobium plates are indispensable in chemical processing, nuclear engineering, and advanced research labs, where their durability and ability to withstand harsh environments ensure long-lasting reliability in critical applications.
