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Niobium

Niobium is a chemical element with the symbol Nb and atomic number 41. It has a standard atomic weight of 92.906, sits in period 5 and group 5, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolNb
Atomic number41
Standard atomic weight92.906
CategoryTransition metal
Group5
Period5
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d4 5s1
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 92.906 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 5

Atomic weights are the IUPAC 2021 standard values, abridged to the conventional five significant figures. Group, period, category and electron configuration are derived from the atomic number rather than stored, so they cannot drift out of step with it.