Vanadium (V) — Element 23: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Vanadium(V) — Element 23
Vanadium (V) is a transition metal with atomic number 23 and atomic mass 50.9415. It has melting point 2183 K (1910 °C), boiling point 3680 K (3407 °C), density 6 g/cm³. It sits in group 5 and period 4 of the periodic table and was discovered in 1801.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 50.9415 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s2 3d3 |
| Oxidation states | +5, +4, +3, +2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.63 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 179 pm |
| Ionization energy | 6.746 eV |
| Electron affinity | 0.525 eV |
| Melting point | 2183 K |
| Boiling point | 3680 K |
| Density | 6 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | 1801 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of vanadium?
The ground-state electron configuration of vanadium is [Ar]4s2 3d3.
What group and period is vanadium in?
Vanadium (V) is in group 5 and period 4 of the periodic table, classified as a transition metal.
What is the melting point of vanadium?
Vanadium melts at 2183 K (1910 °C).
What is the standard state of vanadium?
Vanadium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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About this data: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .