Niobium
From Conservapedia
| Niobium | |
|---|---|
| Name | Niobium |
| Symbol | Nb |
| Atomic number | 41 |
| Atomic mass | 92.9 amu |
| Classification | Transition metal |
| Crystal structure | Cubic |
| Color | White |
| Date of discovery | 1801 |
| Name of discoverer | Charles Hatchet |
| Name origin | After Niobe, daughter of mythical king (Tantalus). |
| Uses | Nil known. |
| Obtained from | Columbite |
