Niobium (Nb) - Element 41 on the Periodic Table | Properties & Uses #3483440 (License: Personal Use)

This stylized periodic table tile represents niobium (Nb), a lustrous, grey, ductile transition metal with atomic number 41 and standard atomic weight of 92.906. Niobium is highly corrosion-resistant and superconductive at low temperatures, making it essential in high-performance alloys, superconducting magnets, and aerospace components. Its name derives from Niobe, daughter of Tantalus in Greek mythology, reflecting its chemical similarity to tantalum.

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