Name:
Vanadium
Symbol:
V
Atomic Number:
23
Atomic Mass:
50.942
Atomic Volume:
8.36 cc/mol
Discovered By:
First isolated by Sefström in 1830
Discovery Date:
1830
Origin of Name:
Vanadium - Vanadis, Scandinavian Goddess
Toxicity:
No evidence of toxicity; fibrogenic action of powdered vanadium is not definitely established. Compounds are toxic.
Summary:
Used in manufacture of rust-resistant vanadium steel.
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