Information valid for Nb-93 unless otherwise noted

Niobium

Basic Information

Symbol: Nb
Atomic Number: 41
Mass: 92.90638
Melting Point: 2468.0 C
Boiling Point: 4927.0 C
Number of Protons/Electrons: 41
Number of Neutrons: 52
Classification: Transition Metal
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 8.57 g/cm³
Color: white

Atomic Structure

Number of Energy Levels: 5 First Energy Level: 2 Second Energy Level: 8 Third Energy Level: 18 Fourth Energy Level: 12 Fifth Energy Level: 1

Isotopes

Facts

Date of Discovery: 1801
Discoverer: Charles Hatchet
Name Origin: After Niobe, daughter of mythical king (Tantalus)
Uses: No uses known
Obtained From: columbite

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1. What is niobium?

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