Nb - Niobium
Niobium (Nb) is a Uncommon Metal.
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| Information | |
| Name | Niobium |
| Chemical Formula | Nb |
| Atomic Number | 41 |
| Type | Metal |
| Color (Menu) | ??? |
| Color (Game) | ??? |
| Color (Real Life) | Gray |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Planet Type | ??? |
| Description | Niobium is a soft, grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal, often found in the minerals pyrochlore and columbite. In the game, it's used in the creation of high-strength alloys and advanced technologies. |
| How to Get | ??? |
| Appearance (Game) | ??? |
| Appearance (Real Life) | Gray, lustrous, ductile metal |
| Patch | 1.0 |
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Real Life
In real life, Niobium is used primarily in alloys, the largest part in special steel such as that used in gas pipelines. Although these alloys contain a maximum of 0.1%, the small percentage of Niobium enhances the strength of the steel.