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.
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.