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New Developments in the Application Fields of Niobium Titanium Capillaries

The application fields of niobium titanium capillaries have indeed seen new developments in recent years, mainly in the following aspects:
• Medical field: Niobium titanium alloy capillaries are widely used in the manufacture of stents, catheters, cardiovascular devices (such as stents, pacemaker housings, guidewires) and surgical instruments due to their excellent mechanical properties and good biocompatibility, meeting the needs for high strength, low elastic modulus and corrosion resistance. With the aging population and the growing demand for better implants, these medical applications continue to expand.

• Aerospace: Niobium titanium alloys are used in engine components (blades, brake discs), fuselage structures, hydraulic systems, etc., and have become a strong competitor to nickel-based and cobalt-based superalloys due to their high strength, temperature resistance and lightweight advantages.

• Automotive industry: Applied to key components such as valve springs, engine valves, connecting rods and turbocharger rotors to improve engine performance and durability while reducing weight.

• Chemical and other industries: Used in heat exchangers, reactors, pumps and valves, corrosion-resistant equipment, as well as sports goods, high-end watches and jewelry, showing a wide range of industrial applicability.

• Advances in manufacturing technology: With the development of powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing technology, the processing technology of niobium-titanium alloys has been continuously improved, and the cost has gradually decreased, promoting its application in more fields.

Overall, niobium-titanium capillaries are expanding from traditional medical and aerospace fields to automobiles, chemicals, sporting goods and other fields, with broad technical and market prospects.