Niobium

= Niobium=


 * Atomic Number:** 41


 * Protons:** 41


 * Electrons:** 41


 * Neutrons:** 52


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 92.906 amu


 * Isotopes:** Nb-89, Nb-90, Nb-91, Nb-92, Nb-93, Nb-94, Nb-95, Nb-96, Nb-97


 * Discovery:** Niobium was discovered by Charles Hatchett in 1801 in England. 
 * Name:** The name Niobium comes from the Greek word "//Niobe//" meaning "//daughter of Tantalus//." Tantalum, named after Tantalus, is closely related to Niobium and there was some confusion as to which element was which when they were discovered.
 * Uses:** Niobium is used is some stainless steel alloys and in magnets. Alloys of Niobium were used to make the spacecraft for the Gemini space program and are also used in lightweight, strong bicycle rims.


 * Interesting Facts**: Its a silvery metal, but when exposed to air it turns blue.

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 * Sources**
 * Photo: [|Kinetix Pro Rim by Atelierqcj on Flickr]
 * Video: [|Niobium on the Periodic Table of Videos on YouTube]
 * [|Niobium Isotopes on WebElements]
 * [|Niobium History on WebElements]
 * [|Niobium Uses on WebElements]