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Niobium Pentoxide

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Niobium Pentoxide is an inorganic compound with the formula Nb2O5. It is a colorless, insoluble, and fairly unreactive solid used as a precursor for other niobium-containing compounds and materials, with applications in alloying, capacitors, optical glasses, and lithium niobate production.

Also known as Nb2O5, Niobium Oxide
INCI name Niobium Pentoxide
CAS number 1313-96-8
CosIng ID 100205
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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