Niobium processing | History, Ores, Mining, Extraction
WEBaluminothermic process. process metallurgy. niobium processing, preparation of niobium ore for use in various products. Niobium (Nb) has a bodycentred cubic (bcc) crystal structure and a melting point of 2,468 °C (4,474 °F). Of the refractory metals, it has the lowest density and best workability; for this reason, niobiumbased alloys are ...