Niobium Collection

Extreme E 2021: Jurassic X-Prix
DECEMBER 18: Christine GZ Giampaoli Zonca (ESP)/Oliver Bennett (GBR), Hispano Suiza Xite Energy Team Sara Price (USA)/Kyle Leduc (USA)

Extreme E 2021: Ocean X-Prix
LAC ROSE, SENEGAL - MAY 30: Cristina Gutierrez (ESP)/Sebastien Loeb (FRA), X44 during the Ocean X-Prix on May 30, 2021 in Lac Rose, Senegal. (Photo by Charly Lopez / LAT Images)

Extreme E 2023: Island X-Prix II
CAPO TEULADA, SARDINIA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 15: Klara Andersson (SWE) / Sebastian Loeb (FRA), Abt Cupra XE during the Island X-Prix II on September 15, 2023 in Capo Teulada, Sardinia, Italy

Extreme E 2023: Island X-Prix II
CAPO TEULADA, SARDINIA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 15: Catie Munnings (GBR) / Timmy Hansen (SWE), Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E during the Island X-Prix II on September 15, 2023 in Capo Teulada, Sardinia

Heinrich Rose
HEINRICH ROSE German apothecary and chemist who rediscovered columbium and named it niobium, in 1844 : author of chemical books Date: 1795 - 1864

Columbite
Specimen used by Charles Hatchett when he discovered niobium (then called columbium) and now called columbite in 1801. Mineral collection, the Natural History Museum

The discovery of Niobium
Paper by Charles Hatchett, read at the Royal Society London 1801, describing how he discovered niobium (then called columbium). This mineral is now known as Columbite

Niobium. Sample of the transition metal niobium (Nb). Niobium is a soft, ductile, blue- grey transition metal used in special steels (especially stainless steels), alloys and superconductors

Linear accelerator
TESLA accelerator component. Technician in clean room clothing checking a resonator for use in the TESLA (Tera-electron Volt Energy Superconducting Linear Accelerator)

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Discover the fascinating journey of Niobium, a precious element essential for modern technology, at Extreme E 2022: Punta del Este. This rare mineral was first identified in 1801 by German mineralogist Heinrich Rose during the exploration of Columbite deposits in Brazil. The mineral, now recognized as Pyrochlore, was later found to contain significant amounts of Niobium. Niobium, a silvery-white metal, is known for its exceptional properties, including high melting and boiling points, and excellent resistance to corrosion. These properties make it an indispensable component in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and electronics. At Extreme E 2022: Punta del Este, witness the power in action as it fuels the innovation behind the race's cutting-edge technology. From linear accelerators to high-performance alloys, Niobium's unique properties enable advancements in science and engineering that push the boundaries of what's possible. Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of Niobium, the element that continues to shape our world.