Niobium (Nb) Properties and Facts

Element 41 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Niobium?

Niobium (symbol: Nb) is a transition metal with atomic number 41. Its atomic mass is 92.906 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 5.

What is the electron configuration of Niobium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d⁴ 5s¹

What are the physical properties of Niobium?

Melting point: 2750.0 K
Boiling point: 5017.0 K
Density: 8.57 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Niobium?

  • Nb-93: 100.0% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Niobium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in mineral columbite

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