Preparation of Ultra High Purity Niobium for Superconductors
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Niobium and some of its alloys exhibit superconductivity.  They are of          great interest for power generation, propulsion devices, fusion                 research and electronic devices.  Other potential applications include          ultrasensitive magnetic sensors, high field magnets for fusion energy,          medical equipment, magnetically levitated vehicles, and high-speed              computers.  Due to increasing use, the demand for ultra high purity             niobium is expected to grow significantly in the near future.  This             research addresses the viability of electromagnetic levitation for              producing ultra pure niobium economically and of the purity required.
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