Monster name: Niobe
Niobium
- Atomic number
- 41
- Symbol
- Nb
- Series
- transition metals
- Group
- 5
- Period
- 5
- State of matter
- solid
Niobium was named after Niobe the daughter of Tantalos, who is namesake of tantalum – the element right below niobium in the periodic table. It is commonly used as an addition to stainless steel alloys.
