Atomic Symbol 41 (& 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 41?

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

Niobium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Nb (Niobium)

Description

Shiny white, soft, ductile metal.

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

From Niobe; daughter of the mythical Greek king Tantalus.

Discovery

Discovered By: Charles Hatchet

Year: 1801

Location: England

Atomic Number

41

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

92,90638

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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