Niobium


 * Element Name**: Niobium


 * Element Symbol**: Nb


 * Atomic Mass**: 93[[image:Niobium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 41


 * Protons**: 41


 * Electrons**: 41


 * Discovery:** Charles Hatchett in 1801


 * How it was named:** There was an argument of what this element should be called. Americans called it one thing and Europeans called it another thing. Finally IUPAC officially named the element Niobium.


 * State of Matter**: Solid at 298 K


 * Melting Point**: 2477°C


 * Boiling Point**: 4744°C


 * Characteristics**: Niobium is gray metallic. It's soft. Niobium takes on a bluish tinge when exposed to air at room temperatures for a long time.


 * Uses**: Niobium is mixed with other metals and is used in gas pipelines.


 * Interesting Facts**: A small percentage of Niobium improves the strength of steel. Niobium is also in electronics and jewelery.

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