Atomic Number 23 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 23 as atomic number?

The answer is Vanadium and there is so much cool stuff about Vanadium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Vanadium Overview

Atomic Number

23

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Description

Soft, ductile, silvery-white metal. Resistant to corrosion by moisture, air and most acids and alkalis at room temperature.

Atomic Symbol

V (Vanadium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Nils Sefström

Year: 1830

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in the minerals patronite (VS4), vanadinite [Pb5(VO4)3Cl], and carnotite [K2(UO2)2(VO4)2.3H2O]. Pure metal produced by heating with C and Cl to produce VCl3 which is heated with Mg in Ar atmosphere.

Uses

It is mixed with other metals to make very strong and durable alloys. Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) is used as a catalyst, dye and color-fixer.

Atomic Mass

50,9415

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Name Origin

From Scandinavian goddess, Vanadis.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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