Cobalt vs Niobium
| Property | Co Cobalt | Nb Niobium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 27 | 41 |
| Symbol | Co | Nb |
| Name | Cobalt | Niobium |
| Category | transition-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 58.933194 u | 92.90637 u |
| Period | 4 | 5 |
| Group | 9 | 5 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d7 | [Kr]5s14d4 |
| Oxidation states | [-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | [-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.88 | 1.6 |
| Electron affinity | 0.661 eV | 0.893 eV |
| Density | 8860 kg/m³ | 8570 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1494.85 °C | 2476.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2926.85 °C | 4743.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1735 | 1801 |