Ferroniobium (FeNb)

CAS Number: 12023-22-2

Molecular Formula: Fe2Nb

About Ferroniobium (FeNb)

The global ferroniobium market is undergoing a structural transformation as the steel industry pivots towards hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) and electric arc furnace (EAF) routes, where the precise micro-alloying capabilities of niobium are critical for maintaining grain refinement and precipitation hardening...

Ferroniobium (FeNb) Specifications

CAS Number

12023-22-2

Molecular Formula

Fe2Nb

IUPAC Name

iron;niobium

Canonical SMILES

[Fe].[Fe].[Nb]

InChI Key

ZFGFKQDDQUAJQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/2Fe.Nb

EINECS Number

234-676-5 (Diiron niobium system)

MDL Number

MFCD28122394

HSN No

72029300

CAS Number

12023-22-2

Molecular Formula

Fe2Nb

IUPAC Name

iron;niobium

Canonical SMILES

[Fe].[Fe].[Nb]

InChI Key

ZFGFKQDDQUAJQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/2Fe.Nb

EINECS Number

234-676-5 (Diiron niobium system)

MDL Number

MFCD28122394

HSN No

72029300

Melting Point (Experimental)

1630 °C

Fe2Nb

Iron, compd. with niobium (2:1) (6CI, 7CI, 8CI, 9CI, ACI)

Precautionary Statement Codes

P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P362+P364, P363, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

Acute Tox. 4 (97.8%) Skin Corr. 1B (100%)

Steel Industry

An essential microalloying agent used in the production of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) and stainless steels to enhance strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance

Automotive Industry

A critical additive for manufacturing lightweight vehicle components, such as chassis and engine parts, to improve fuel efficiency and safety

Aerospace Field

A high-temperature stabilizer used in the production of nickel-based superalloys for jet engine turbine blades and rocket nozzles

Construction Sector

A vital component in structural steels for bridges, buildings, and large-scale infrastructure projects requiring superior load-bearing capacity and weldability

Energy Infrastructure

A primary material used in the fabrication of oil and gas pipelines and nuclear reactor components due to its resistance to high pressure and radiation