What is the number of shells in vanadium?

The configuration of 2-8-11-2 reflects the addition of three transition element electrons to the third shell. Vanadium's location on the periodic table gives it similar chemical traits to Niobium (just below vanadium). Vanadium is very useful for industry because of its chemical properties. read more

Vanadium-steel alloys are very tough and are used for armour plate, axles, tools, piston rods and crankshafts. Less than 1% of vanadium, and as little chromium, makes steel shock resistant and vibration resistant. Vanadium alloys are used in nuclear reactors because of vanadium’s low neutron-absorbing properties. read more

Located in the middle of the transition elements, vanadium has a special electron configuration. In the same manner of other transition metals, vanadium has added its electron to its inner shell. The configuration of 2-8-11-2 reflects the addition of three transition element electrons to the third shell. read more

Although vanadium is an essential trace element for some creatures a number of its compounds are toxic. Generally, the higher the oxidation state of vanadium, the more toxic the compound. Characteristics: Vanadium is a bright white, soft, ductile metal with good structural strength. read more