41Nb92.906
Niobium
Transition metal · element 41 · group 5, period 5
Quick facts
| Symbol | Nb |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 41 |
| Relative atomic mass | 92.906 |
| Category | Transition metal |
| Position | group 5, period 5 |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Melting point | 2,477 °C |
| Boiling point | 4,744 °C |
| Density | 8.57 g/cm³ |
| Electronegativity | 1.6 |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d4 5s1 |
About Niobium
Niobium has the symbol Nb and atomic number 41, which means every niobium atom has 41 protons in its nucleus and, in a neutral atom, 41 electrons. At room temperature it is a solid.
Transition metals sit in the middle block of the periodic table. They are usually hard, dense and strong, often form coloured compounds, can have more than one ion charge, and many are useful catalysts.
It melts at 2,477 °C and boils at 4,744 °C.
Explore it
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