Symbol
Nb
Atomic Number
41
Atomic Mass
92.906
Protons
41
Neutrons
52
Electrons
41
Type
Transition Metal
Isotopes
Niobium-93
Discovery Year
1801
Discovered By
Charles Hatchett
Group
5
Period
5
Boiling Point
10098°F
Melting Point
4468°F
Electron Configuration
[Kr] 5s¹ 4d⁴
Density (g/cm³)
8.57
Crystal Structure
Body-centered cubic
Magnetism
Paramagnetic
Abundance in Earth's Crust
0.0002%
Phase at Room Temperature
Solid