Ionic Radius of Niobium ☢️ (Nb) rev. 2022 [& Discovery, Color, Uses ...

All atom's ions have an ionic radius, even Niobium. Ok so what is the ionic radius of a Niobium ion?

In the case of Niobium the ionic radius is .64 (+5) Å. Speaking of Niobium, let me walk you through some interesting details...

Niobium Facts

Niobium Ionic Radius

.64 (+5) Å

Discovery

Discovered By: Charles Hatchet
Year: 1801
Location: England

Atomic Mass

92,90638

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

Atomic Symbol

Nb

Name Origin

From Niobe; daughter of the mythical Greek king Tantalus.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Atomic Number

41

Learn more about the atomic number.

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• 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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