Niobobaotite Ore Discovered in Inner Mongolia
On 3rd October, 2023, in Inner Mongolia's Bayan Obo deposit, Chinese geologists unearthed niobobaotite, a newfound ore containing niobium, a prized metal celebrated for its superconductive attributes, heralding significant potential for battery technology.
Key Points
- Discovery of Niobobaotite: Chinese geologists uncovered niobobaotite, the 17th new mineral found in this deposit and one of 150 new minerals unearthed in the region.
- Niobium: It is a light-gray metal, predominantly used in the steel industry to enhance steel's strength without adding excessive weight.
- Applications: It is instrumental in manufacturing construction materials, oil and gas pipelines, propeller blades, and jet engines.
- Furthermore, niobium exhibits superconductivity at ....
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