Used primarily in the electronics industry for the production of niobium-based capacitors due to its ability to provide high-purity niobium compounds. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of niobium oxide and niobium metal powders, which are essential for manufacturing compact, high-performance capacitors used in mobile devices and computers. Also employed in specialized coatings and thin films where corrosion resistance and dielectric properties are critical. In research, it acts as a fluorinating and doping agent in the development of advanced ceramic materials and superconductors. Its role in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes enables the formation of niobium-containing layers in semiconductor devices.