Group Number of Niobium (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Niobium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Nb?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Nb, we can open any periodic table and search for Niobium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Niobium the group number is 5. However there is a lot of funny facts about Niobium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Niobium Overview

Niobium Group Number

5

Atomic Number

41

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

92,90638

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Nb

Name Origin

From Niobe; daughter of the mythical Greek king Tantalus.

Description

Shiny white, soft, ductile metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Charles Hatchet
Year: 1801
Location: England

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.

Want to learn more details and data about Niobium (Nb)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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