Niobium is a refractory metal that is valued for its unique chemical properties, including extraordinary resistance to heat and wear and inertness. It has a high melting point of 4,474.4°F and a boiling point of 8,900.6°F. It is used as an alloying element in steel production in the form of ferroniobium (Fe-Nb). Niobium was first identified in 1801 and initially called columbium as it had been found in the US. After the discovery of tantalum in 1802, it was believed that these two metals were identical. However, Heinrich Rose concluded in 1844 that tantalum and niobium were different metals. He renamed niobium after Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus in Greek mythology. The name reflects the fact that these elements are often found together in nature and have strong geological and chemical similarities.

PART 01: Executive summary

Highlights

PART 02: Scope of the report

Market overview

PART 03: Market research methodology

Research methodology

Economic indicators

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

PART 05: Market landscape

Market size and forecast

Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market segmentation by source

Global niobium market by source

Global pyrochlore market for niobium

Global columbite market for niobium

Global market for other niobium sources

PART 07: Market segmentation by end products

Global niobium market by end products

PART 08: Market segmentation by end markets

Global niobium market by end markets

Global niobium consumption in HSLA steel market

Global niobium consumption in other end markets

PART 09: Market segmentation by geography

Global niobium market by geography

Niobium market in APAC

Niobium market in Americas

Niobium market in Europe

Niobium market in ROW

PART 10: Market drivers

PART 11: Impact of drivers

PART 12: Market challenges

PART 13: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 14: Market trends

PART 15: Vendor landscape

Competitive scenario

Major market vendors

PART 16: Key vendor analysis

Advanced Metallurgical Group

Anglo American

CBMM

Magris Resources

Global Advanced Metals

PART 17: Appendix

List of abbreviations

PART 18: Explore Technavio