Atomic Number of Vanadium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Vanadium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Vanadium (That most people don't know).

Vanadium Overview

Atomic Number

23

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Atomic Symbol

V (Vanadium)

Description

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

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

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Nils Sefström

Year: 1830

Location: Sweden

Name Origin

From Scandinavian goddess, Vanadis.

Atomic Mass

50,9415

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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