Which metallic mineral is used both for nuclear reactors as well as stainless steel?

Vanadium

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Thorium

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Radium

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Columbium

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Solution

The correct option is D Columbium
Niobium which is also known as columbium is used with iron and other elements in stainless steel alloys and also in alloys with a variety of nonferrous metals, such as zirconium, Niobium alloys are strong and are often used in pipeline construction.
So the correct option is 'Columbium'.

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