Name |
Niobium |
Symbol |
Nb |
Atomic Number |
41 |
Atomic Mass |
92.91 |
Number of Protons |
41 |
Number of Electrons |
41 |
Number of Neutrons |
53 |
Melting Point |
2477 degrees Celcius |
Boiling Point |
4744 degrees Celcius |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Transition Metal |
Period |
5 |
Group |
5 |
Origin of Name |
From the Greek word Niobe, meaning daughter of Tantalus (tantalum is closely related to niobium on the periodic table) |
Date & Place of Discovery |
Niobium was discovered by Charles Hatchett in 1801 in England |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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