The element niobium was discovered in 1801 by Charles Hatchett in an ore called Columbiye that was sent to England in the mid 1700s by John Winthrop the Younger. He was the first governor of Connecticut. Hatchett named the element Columbium. In 1846 though, a chemist named Henrich Rose independently discovered the element and ended up naming it niobium. It was them officially adopted by the name niobium in 1950.
Niobium is primarily used for alloying with other metals. As well as, superalloys for jet engines and heat resistant equipment. Niobium is actually also used in jewelry and at cryogenic temperature, it's a superconductor. Fun fact, niobium has the largest magnetic penetration depth of any known of the known
Niobium is primarily used for alloying with other metals. As well as, superalloys for jet engines and heat resistant equipment. Niobium is actually also used in jewelry and at cryogenic temperature, it's a superconductor. Fun fact, niobium has the largest magnetic penetration depth of any known of the known