👉 The term "vanadium dioxide" refers to a type of metal that is also known as vanadium. Vanadium has the chemical symbol V and is a group-1 element with atomic number 40, which makes it one of the lightest elements in the periodic table. Its crystal structure resembles that of a diamond, but it has slightly more positive charge than the other noble gases. It can be used as an oxidizing agent in catalytic reactions, as well as a strong reagent
