(Scandanavian goddess Vanadis) First discovered by del Rio in 1801, but french chemists denounced discovery, so it was rediscovered in 1830 by Sefstrom. Named because of its beautiful multicolored compounds.
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transition metal, silvery metal, forms colorful compounds
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rust resistant high speed tools, steels, steel additive to increase tensile strength and elasticity