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Niobium was discovered in 1801 by Charles Hatchett, an English chemist. It was originally called columbium because it was found in a mineral sample from Massachusetts, Columbia being a poetical name for America.
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What are niobium magnets made of?
They are niobium-titanium or niobium-tin intermetallic compounds.
What compound is Nb(OH)3?
This compound is the niobium trihydroxide.
Can you find niobium in nature?
Niobium is found in nature. The main source is from the mineral Pyrochlore.
Is niobium a precious metal?
Niobium is a rare metal, good additive for stainless, but not precious - it is grey
What are facts about niobium?
* discovered by Charles Hatchet in 1801Niobium is abbreviated Nb, and is element number 41 on the periodic table. It has an atomic weight of 92.90638 and a specific gravity of 8.57.Niobium has a melting point of 2750 K (2477°C or 4491°F), and a boiling point of 5017 K (4744°C or 8571°F). Niobium can have a valence of +2, +3, +4, or +5.Niobium is a soft, silvery-gray, ductile metal, which remains solid at room temperature (20°C). It is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.
Who discovered the element niobium?
The element niobium was discovered by Charles Hatchett in the year 1801. He discovered the element by analyzing a piece of columbite in a museum's collection.
Which element was discovered first nobelium or niobium?
Niobium was discovered first.
What country was niobium discovered in?
England (London)
When was niobium discovered?
By C. Hatchett in 1801 in London
How much does Niobium cost per gram?
Niobium was discovered in the year 1801 by an English Scientist by the name Charles Hatchett. It costs about $25-30 per pound.
What are niobium magnets made of?
They are niobium-titanium or niobium-tin intermetallic compounds.
What is a member of both group 5B and period 5?
Niobium (Nb)
What family and period does niobium belong?
niobium period
What compound can Niobium be found in?
Niobium oxychloride (NbOCl3).
Is niobium a metal nonmetal or metalloid?
Niobium is a metal.
Is niobium dull?
No niobium is not dull, but it is lustrous. PLI
How many protons in niobium?
There are 41 protons in Niobium. The atomic number is the same as the number of protons.
