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THE OXIDATION OF NIOBIUM

Journal Article · · J. Inst. Metals
OSTI ID:4175107
The oxidation rates of pure niobium were measured in dry and moist oxygen and air over the range 400 to 1050 deg C. It was found that: (1) the form of the oxidation-rate/ temperature curves for niobium is dependent on the specimen shape and dimensions; (2) niobium oxide in contact with niobium shows an anion-deficient lattice at temperatures near 700 deg C; (3) a cation-deficient lattice is formed in the region of 450 deg C, but it is suggested that this is an effect dependent on the formation of metastable oxides; and (4) the formation of non-stoichiometric oxides accelerates oxidation. Apparent anomalies in the oxidation rates can be explained by departures from stoichiometry in the oxides. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Sheffield, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-012860
OSTI ID:
4175107
Journal Information:
J. Inst. Metals, Journal Name: J. Inst. Metals Vol. Vol: 88
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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