Atomic Symbol V (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is V?

The answer is Vanadium (V). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Vanadium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Vanadium Overview

Atomic Symbol

V (Vanadium)

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.

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.

Description

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

Name Origin

From Scandinavian goddess, Vanadis.

Atomic Number

23

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Atomic Mass

50,9415

Discovery

Discovered By: Nils Sefström

Year: 1830

Location: Sweden

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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