Atomic Symbol 23 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 23?

The answer is Vanadium (V). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Vanadium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Vanadium Overview

Atomic Symbol

V (Vanadium)

Description

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

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.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

From Scandinavian goddess, Vanadis.

Discovery

Discovered By: Nils Sefström

Year: 1830

Location: Sweden

Atomic Number

23

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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