Out of 44,500 tonnes of niobium mined in 2006, an estimated 90% was used in high-grade structural steel.
The second largest application is superalloys.
Niobium alloy superconductors and electronic components account for a very small share of the world production.
Out of 44,500 tonnes of niobium mined in 2006, an estimated 90% was used in high-grade structural steel. The second largest application is superalloys. Niobium alloy superconductors and electronic components account for a very small share of the world production.
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