Periodic table / Vanadium

Overview

Vanadium is a chemical element with symbol V and atomic number 23. It is a hard, silvery grey, ductile and malleable transition metal. The element is found only in chemically combined form in nature, but once isolated artificially, the formation of an oxide layer stabilizes the free metal somewhat against further oxidation.

Electron configuration

The electron configuration of Vanadium is [Ar] 3d3 4s2, with electron shells of 2, 8, 11, 2.

Physical and chemical properties

Vanadium is classified as a transition metal. It has an atomic mass of 50.942 and exists as a solid at standard conditions, appearing as blue-silver-grey metal.

Real-world uses of Vanadium

As a transition metal, Vanadium is typically used in alloys, industrial manufacturing, electronics, or as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

Interesting facts about Vanadium

• Vanadium has the atomic number 23 and chemical symbol V.
• It belongs to period 4, group 5 of the periodic table.
• Vanadium was discovered by Andrés Manuel del Río.

Explore Vanadium interactively

Want to compare Vanadium with other elements or see it highlighted on the full table? Open the interactive periodic table and click on V to explore properties, trends, and neighboring elements. You can also test your knowledge with our periodic table quiz game.