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| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Definition: Also known as columbium. Niobium is a strong carbide forming element which is added to certain 18/8% chromium-nickel stainless steels as a stabiliser to prevent inter-granular corrosion arising from welding.
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