Niobium Oxide For The Organic Chemical Industry

The organic chemical industry is another major application area for niobium oxide. Niobium acid is an important catalyst. In general, the catalytic activity of niobium acid in organic chemical reactions promotes the acidic behavior of niobium hydroxide sintered at low temperatures. An example of a reaction using niobium acid as a catalyst is the alkylation of aniline, a process that is expected to be applied on an industrial scale within the next one to two years.