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Cambior, Ferroniobium production (Rachelle Bergeron)
Niobium (Nb)

Harmonised system commodity codes

Developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), this is a six-digit figure for describing internationally traded goods. Individual countries may further extend this code with an additional two or four

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A Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on a China Southern Airlines A380. © Airbus 2011
Niobium (Nb)

Superalloys (Nb)

Superalloys are a group of polymetallic high performance alloys that possess very high melting temperatures, high strength, and considerable resistance to wear in corrosive and oxidizing environments.

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An image made using MRI of a human head
Niobium (Nb)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) makes an immeasurable contribution to improving human health. Every day MRI machines help medical professionals save and improve countless lives around the world. It is estimated

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Niobium (Nb)

Applications for niobium

Niobium consumption is dominated by its use as additive to high strength low alloy steel and stainless steel for oil and gas pipelines, car and truck bodies, architectural requirements, tool

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Tantalum (Ta)

Harmonised system commodity codes

Developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), this is a six-digit figure for describing internationally traded goods. Individual countries may further extend this code with an additional two or four

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