#MyFaveElement

Опубликовано: 27 Февраль 2026
на канале: Berkeley Lab
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Niobium, number 41 on the periodic table, is essential in superconducting magnets, and for that reason, it holds special meaning for Berkeley Lab nuclear physicist Jose Alonso. But if you’ve been to the hospital for a certain test, you also have niobium to thank.

Help us celebrate the periodic table’s 150th birthday by sharing how the elements have shaped your life! Tweet your video to us using #MyFaveElement to tell us your story.

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