Discovered by Charles Hatchett in 1801, it was originally named columbium. This name was used in the
Discovered by Charles Hatchett in 1801, it was originally named columbium. This name was used in the U.S. until the 1950s, when the name was internationally standardized to the one given it by its German re-discoverer, Heinrich Rose, in 1844.  More plentiful than lead but less plentiful than copper, it was named by Rose because of its similarity in ores and properties to tantalum.  FTP, name this element, named after Tantalus' daughter, atomic number 41.
Discovered by Charles Hatchett in 1801, it was originally named columbium.
Niobium