Atomic Number 41 (Noun)
Meaning
A soft grey ductile metallic element used in alloys; occurs in niobite; formerly called columbium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Niobium, also known as atomic number 41, is a soft grey ductile metallic element used in alloys.
- The atomic number 41 element is used in steel production to create high-strength low-alloy steel.
- The metal with atomic number 41 occurs in niobite and is used in jewelry due to its attractive color.
- In 1801, Charles Hatchett discovered the element with atomic number 41 and named it columbium.
- The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry recognizes the element with atomic number 41 as niobium.