Vanadium is a silvery-white metal on the periodic table, and it is part of the transition metals group. It is mainly used to create strong and lightweight alloys for aircraft and vehicle parts. Vanadium is also used to increase the corrosion resistance of steel, and it has been used in the production of nuclear reactors.
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| Atomic number | 23 |
| Group | VB |
| Period | 4 |
| Mass | 50.9415 |
| Latin name | Vanadium |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]3d3 4s2 |
| Oxidation state | -3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |