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extraction and refining of niobium
- In niobium processing: Niobium powder
In the hydriding process, the impure niobium is crushed into chunks and placed in a furnace, which is evacuated and heated to 800–950 °C (1,450–1,750 °F). Hydrogen is then fed to the furnace and passed over the charge for two to four hours. After hydriding, the niobium…
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