Niobium
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Niobium | |
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Properties | |
Atomic symbol | Nb |
Atomic number | 41 |
Classification | Transition metal |
Atomic mass | 92.9 amu |
Other Information | |
Date of discovery | 1801 |
Name of discoverer | Charles Hatchet |
Name origin | After Niobe, daughter of mythical king (Tantalus). |
Uses | Nil known. |
Obtained from | Columbite |
Niobium(ni-OH-bee-um) is a silvery-white metal.
External Resources
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele041.html
http://www.ehow.com/about_5031885_niobium.html
http://www.chemicool.com/elements/niobium.html
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/niobium
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41
Nb 92.906 |
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