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niobium c-103 is a complex refractory metal alloy of niobium (Nb) with additions of hafnium (Hf) and titanium (Ti). The combination makes for an exceptionally strong and stable material capable of operating across vast temperature ranges. It is one of the most important materials used in aerospace and space exploration technologies.
C103 is a well-known superconducting alloy that, when drawn into wire, remains superconductive even at extremely high temperatures. This property makes niobium ideal for use in electromagnets that generate high magnetic fields when wound with this material and then cooled to superconducting conditions, where the zero resistance of current flow provides tremendous power density.
It is also used in the windings of MRI machines, and it is essential in the magnets of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland. Niobium-tin and niobium-titanium alloys are both also very ductile, allowing them to be easily drawn into wires for a variety of industrial uses.
This is why niobium has the potential to revolutionize travel, enabling aircraft and other vehicles to fly at hypersonic speeds. To reach this point, however, the vehicle must be incredibly strong and heat resistant. To do this, the components must be made from a material that can withstand temperatures far higher than anything currently available.
The good news is that, thanks to advances in additive manufacturing technology, the future looks bright for hypersonic production. The process of laser powder bed fusion has allowed companies like 6K Additive to create new, high-performance parts. This approach allows for significant design flexibility, improved material properties, and order of magnitude cost savings over traditional wrought production methods.
