Niobium (Nb): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Niobium is element 41 on the periodic table, a transition metal. At room temperature it is a solid. Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DNiobium quick facts
| Atomic number | 41 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Nb |
| Atomic mass | 92.906 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 5, period 5 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d⁴ 5s¹ |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 12, 1 |
| Discovered | 1801, Hatchett |
What is niobium used for?
- High-strength steel alloys
- MRI magnet superconducting wire
- Jet engine components
Interesting facts about niobium
- Niobium is one of the few elements named after a mythological figure. Niobe, daughter of Tantalus
- Niobium-tin alloy at liquid helium temperature conducts electricity with zero resistance
- Brazil holds 95% of the world's niobium reserves
Niobium was discovered in 1801 by Hatchett in Britain.
Where niobium sits on the periodic table
Niobium is in group 5, period 5. Tap any element to open its page.
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Niobium questions
What is the atomic number of niobium?
Niobium has atomic number 41, so every niobium atom has 41 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Nb and its atomic mass is 92.906.
Is niobium a metal?
Niobium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 5, period 5.
What is the electron configuration of niobium?
The electron configuration of niobium is [Kr] 4d⁴ 5s¹. Its electrons sit in 5 shells: 2, 8, 18, 12, 1.
What is niobium used for?
Niobium is used for high-strength steel alloys, mri magnet superconducting wire and jet engine components.
Who discovered niobium?
Niobium was discovered in 1801 by Hatchett in Britain.
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