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Boikanyo Metals is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of Niobium Sheets and Plates, proudly based in Cape Town, South Africa. They specialize in providing top-notch materials for a variety of advanced industrial, aerospace, and chemical applications. Niobium, a refractory metal, is celebrated for its remarkable corrosion resistance, high melting point, and exceptional mechanical strength, making it a perfect choice for chemical processing equipment, aerospace components, and superconducting systems. Boikanyo’s Niobium Sheets and Plates are meticulously engineered to meet international standards, guaranteeing reliable performance, durability, and long-lasting service even in the toughest environments.
These Niobium Sheets and Plates are primarily made from high-purity niobium, often with small additions to boost strength and workability. The material showcases impressive resistance to corrosion from acids, high thermal stability, and excellent ductility, which makes fabrication, welding, and forming a breeze. These qualities make niobium sheets and plates ideal for high-temperature and highly corrosive 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 Themban Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Niobium Sheet and Plates in Cape Town , South Africa, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the Cape Town, 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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You’ll find Niobium Sheets and Plates being used in a range of settings, from chemical processing vessels and aerospace structures to superconducting magnets, heat exchangers, and nuclear equipment. Their unique blend of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability ensures a long service life, safe operation, and dependable performance in even the most demanding industrial and technological environments.
