Vanadium /vəˈneɪdiəm/(named after Vanadis, the goddess of beauty of the ancient Scandinavians because of the beautiful color of its salts) is a chemical element, symbol V (lat. Vanadium), un. 23, 00:00. 50.9414. V. is a silvery-white metal; density 6110 kg/m3, close to 1900°C. V. is widespread on the surface of the earth, but occurs scatteredly in rocks and minerals.
Ex: Vanadium produced as the main product from primary ore represents 17% of the world production of vanadium.