niobium
IPA: naɪˈoʊbiʌm
noun
- A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
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Examples of "niobium" in Sentences
- It may include significant niobium.
- Niobium has no known biological role.
- Check the niobium article to see the effect.
- The elementary filaments are preferably niobium.
- It is prepared by heating niobium metal in chlorine.
- And tantalum, niobium this at least needs clarifying.
- Niobium monoxide, is the chemical compound with the formula NbO.
- A niobium alloy is one in which the most common element is niobium.
- Niobium and niobium carbide dissolves in steel at very high temperatures.
- And there is an important interrelationship between niobium and aluminum.
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