Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Nb?
The answer is Niobium (Nb). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Niobium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
The answer is Niobium (Nb). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Niobium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
Niobium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Nb (Niobium)
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.
Sources
Occurs in a mineral columbite. Formerly known as colombium (Cb). It is used in stainless steel alloys for nuclear reactors, jets and missiles.
Description
Shiny white, soft, ductile metal.
Name Origin
From Niobe; daughter of the mythical Greek king Tantalus.
Discovery
Discovered By: Charles Hatchet
Year: 1801
Location: England
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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