Niobium: meaning, definitions and examples

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niobium

 

[ niหˆoสŠbiษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Niobium is a chemical element with the symbol Nb and atomic number 41. It is a shiny, grey, ductile metal that has a high melting point and is used in various applications, including the manufacturing of superconducting magnets, steel alloys, and electronics. Niobium is often found in minerals such as columbite and tantalite. This element is notable for its ability to resist corrosion and oxidation, making it a valuable component in many industrial processes.

Examples of usage

  • Niobium is used in steel production to improve strength.
  • Researchers are studying niobium for its superconducting properties.
  • Niobium alloys are essential in aerospace engineering.

Translations

Translations of the word "niobium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น niรณbio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค“เคฌเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Niob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ niobium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะพะฑั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niob

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใ‚ชใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท niobium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ niobio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niyobium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ˆ์˜ค๋ธ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠูˆุจูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niob

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรญbium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ niob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรญรณbรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะพะฑะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niobium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ niobio

Etymology

The name niobium is derived from Niobe, a character in Greek mythology, who was the daughter of Tantalus. The mythological tie is fitting, as niobium was discovered in 1801 by the English chemist Charles Hatchett as a new element from columbite, which had previously been named after the mythological figure Tantalus (the element tantalum). Thus, niobium and tantalum share a historical connection, as both were isolated from similar mineral sources. The name was officially adopted in 1949, but the metal itself had been used in small quantities in various applications long before then. Additionally, niobium's unique properties, including its high melting point and resistance to corrosion, have made it increasingly important in modern technologies, particularly in aerospace and electronics.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,157, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.