Atomic Number 41 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 41 as atomic number?

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

Alright now to the facts!

Niobium Overview

Atomic Number

41

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Description

Shiny white, soft, ductile metal.

Atomic Symbol

Nb (Niobium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Charles Hatchet

Year: 1801

Location: England

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Occurs in a mineral columbite. Formerly known as colombium (Cb). It is used in stainless steel alloys for nuclear reactors, jets and missiles.

Uses

Used as an alloy with iron and nickel. It can be used in nuclear reactors and is known to be superconductive when alloyed with tin, aluminum or zirconium.

Atomic Mass

92,90638

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Name Origin

From Niobe; daughter of the mythical Greek king Tantalus.

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

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