1.0-Inch Niobium Cube

1.0-Inch Niobium Cube

£139.99
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1.0-Inch Niobium Cube
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube on a black background
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its box, stand and drawstring bag
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its box, stand and drawstring bag
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its drawstring bag
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its drawstring bag
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube on a black background
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its box, stand and drawstring bag
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its box, stand and drawstring bag
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its drawstring bag
  • 1.0-Inch Niobium Cube with its drawstring bag
1.0-Inch Niobium Cube
Niobium

1.0-Inch Niobium Cube

£139.99
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At one inch and 140g, niobium becomes a substantial desk object while retaining the understated look of a less familiar element.
In the box
Display stand, custom insert and drawstring bag
Delivery
Free UK delivery in 1 to 3 working days. Free worldwide on orders over £49.99, 2 to 7 days. Import fees may apply.
Returns
Return within 14 days of delivery. Returns policy
Guarantee
One year against manufacturing faults.

About this piece

Niobium in the classic cube format

A 1 inch niobium cube gives element 41 enough scale to feel substantial without becoming cumbersome. Its 25.4mm dimensions are familiar, but the 140g mass puts it well beyond aluminium at the same size. The result is a desk-sized object with a satisfying weight and a material identity most people will not recognise on sight.

The middle ground has its own appeal

With a density of 8.57g/cm³, niobium occupies an interesting position in a mixed-metal collection. It does not rely on extreme lightness or extreme weight to make its point. Instead, the one-inch format lets you appreciate the solid grey metal on its own terms, with chamfered edges keeping the finish simple. Explore other sizes in niobium cubes, or compare the same geometry across metal cubes in other elements.

Specifications

Dimensions 25.4mm cubed / 1.0 inch
Weight 140g
Material Solid Niobium
Density 8.57 g/cm³
Finish Chamfered Edges

Other sizes and finishes

Questions

Is the cube solid metal?

Yes. Each metal cube is a solid piece of the material stated in its specifications, rather than a hollow shell or plated object. That matters because the point of the cube is to make properties such as density physically tangible: equal-sized cubes in different metals can feel dramatically different in the hand.

How accurate are the dimensions?

Use the dimensions in the individual product specifications as the reference for that cube. Each cube is machined as a precise geometric object with chamfered edges, so the faces are flat and the corners are comfortable to handle.

Will the surface change over time?

That depends on the metal. Copper develops a patina, a unique darkening of the material which makes every piece special. Titanium, tantalum and niobium change very little. Keep a cube clean and dry if you'd prefer to hold on to its original look.

How do I clean the cube?

For routine care, wipe the cube with a clean, soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaning that could alter the finish. If the surface has changed naturally, particularly on copper, decide whether you want to preserve that patina before using any metal-cleaning product.

Why do cubes of the same size weigh different amounts in different metals?

Because density is mass packed into a given volume. Two cubes can have exactly the same dimensions but contain very different amounts of mass because their materials have different densities. Comparing equal-sized cubes is one of the simplest ways to experience that material property directly rather than as a number in a table.

What does 140g feel like in a one-inch cube?

It gives the cube clear substance without making it difficult to handle. Because 140g is concentrated into a 25.4mm form, the weight feels more pronounced than the cube's dimensions initially suggest. It sits between the much lighter aluminium cube and denser options such as tantalum, which makes the one-inch niobium particularly useful in a mixed-metal set.

Does the one-inch size show niobium better than the half-inch cube?

It gives you more material to see and handle while keeping the same simple cube geometry. The larger faces make the metal's grey appearance easier to appreciate, and 140g creates a more substantial tactile experience than the 18g half-inch version. Choose between them based on whether compactness or a stronger physical presence matters more to you.

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