Name:
Niobium
Symbol:
Nb
Atomic Number:
41
Atomic Mass:
92.906
Atomic Volume:
10.76 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Hatchett
Discovery Date:
1801
Origin of Name:
Niobium - Niobe, daughter of Tantalus
Toxicity:
Apparently not toxic. There are data indicating toxicity for potassium niobate.
Summary:
Not found free in Nature. Niobium is used in many alloys with iron. Niobium is also known as Columbium from Columbia, a name for America. The accepted name is Niobium, but the metal is often referred to as Columbium in the USA.
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