At the Technology Center, we develop new products and applications of Niobium technology. In addition to that, we invest in the technological improvement of the processes used in the manufacturing of our products.
With the premise of scientific development, our team of technicians and researchers work to improve and expand industrial processes, encompassing aspects that cover all stages of the production chain.
CBMM continuously invests in state-of-the-art equipment, which keeps the company on the cutting edge of the latest advances in analytics. The laboratory is equipped with high-tech tools to perform a range of analyses, including X-ray spectrometry (Axios, Axios Fast), ICP-MS (PerkinElmer NexION 300S, NexION 300X), ICP-OES (PerkinElmer Optima 5300, 7300DV, 7300V); ion exchange chromatography (Metrohm Compact IC Flex); oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen analyzers (LECO TCH600, OHN836); and carbon and sulfur analyzers (LECO CS600, CS844). Physical tests such as measuring particle size and surface area are also performed using specialized equipment (Bettersizer S3 PLUS and Malvern Mastersizer 3000).
Quality
In its quest to ensure excellence in processing, manufacturing and marketing niobium products, CBMM recognizes that the quality of its assays is essential to reach the elevated levels of accuracy and reliability required for the company's success. To that end, CBMM has established the Integrated Management Policy, also based on the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. This accreditation covers 75 assays from collection and testing of raw and residual water, air quality, atmospheric emissions and potable water, as well as standard, briquetted and vacuum grade ferroniobium.
Our laboratory counts on a team of more than 50 highly qualified and trained professionals, who are dedicated to ensuring complete customer satisfaction. One of the main objectives of our laboratory is to ensure the accuracy level of niobium in our products.
One of our environmental priorities is to increase the level of recirculation of the water used in our production processes. We have continuously invested in this and have achieved excellent results: Currently, we reuse 96% of all the water used in our production.
