Electron Configuration
[Kr] 5s
2
4d
3
Another exception: [Kr] 5s
1
4d
4
Niobium is named for "Niobe"
Melting Point:
2466.85
o
C
Boiling Point:
4743.85
o
C
Heat of Vaporization:
7321.24 J/g
Heat of Fusion:
292.77 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity:
0.265 J/g
.
C
o
or 0.06 cal/g
.
C
o
Density:
8.55 g/cm
3