Niobium-titanium (NbTi) is an alloy of niobium and titanium, used industrially as a type II superconductor wire for superconducting magnets, normally as Nb-Ti fibers in an aluminum or copper matrix.

In current market, Niobium-titanium alloy (Nb 46%-48%) is used largely due to its practical value- low magnetic field superconducting properties, excellent and stable mechanical properties, flexible workability and low cost. NbTi is the only superconducting material achieving commercialization and it is up to more than 90% of the usage. Additionally, surgical implants has become a new application for NbTi alloy because of its better biocompatibility, similar density and texture as human bones, good workability, high strength as well as the good environmental adaptation.

Chemical requirements for Nb-Ti48 (wt%, max.)

* Per ASTM B884-11

Available forms

Ingot

Rod and bar

Wire

Custom-made parts

Specifications

ASTM B884-11

Customized specification

Typical application

Superconducting FR cavities

Surgical implants