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Vanado

Vanado (V) is a transition metal with atomic number 23 and atomic mass 50.942 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physico-chemical characteristics.

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Astronomy · Chemical element

Vanadium

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Identity

  • Name: Vanado
  • Symbol: V
  • Atomic number: 23
  • Atomic mass: 50.942 u

Position in the periodic table

  • Group: 5
  • Period: 4
  • Category: Transition metal

Physico-chemical properties

  • Standard state: Solid
  • Melting point: 1910 °C
  • Boiling point: 3407 °C
  • Density (20 °C): 6.11 g/cm³
  • Electron configuration: [Ar] 3d³ 4s²

Scientific description

Vanadium is a transition metal used mainly in high-strength steels and advanced energy storage technologies such as vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB).