Niobium (Nb) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 41 and atomic mass 92.9060 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
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Niobium
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Identity
Name: Niobium
Symbol: Nb
Atomic number: 41
Atomic mass: 92.9060 u
Position in the periodic table
Group: 5
Period: 5
Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
Standard state: Solid
Melting point: 2477 °C
Density: 8.57 g/cm³
Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d⁴ 5s¹
Scientific description
Niobium is a chemical element with symbol Nb and atomic number 41.
It belongs to the category of Transition metals and occupies group 5 and period 5.
Its standard atomic mass is 92.9060 u.