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41 transition metal Generado con IA

Niobio

Symbol Nb
Atomic Mass 92.906372

Niobium, formerly columbium, is a chemical element with symbol Nb (formerly Cb) and atomic number 41. It is a soft, grey, ductile transition metal, which is often found in the pyrochlore mineral, the main commercial source for niobium, and columbite. The name comes from Greek mythology:Niobe, daughter of Tantalus since it is so similar to tantalum.

Properties

  • Phase: Solid
  • Density: 8.57 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 2750 K
  • Boiling Point: 5017 K

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