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1.1 Interesting Facts
The main source of Cobalt is as a by-product of copper and nickel metal mining.
Cobalt metal can be obtained from other elements like Oxygen, Sulfur and Arsenic.
It s also used in electroplating process as it exhibits anti cession properties.
A gram of Gallium metal can be bought for only three dollars.
Gallium metal found in ores of following things Coal, Bauxite, Diaspore, Sphalerite, Germanite and Zinc.
1.2 Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Lecoq de Boisbaudran
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1732
In 1875
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
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Rank:
9
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1 * 10
-6
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Rank:
16
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0004 %
Rank:
9
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~0.000004 %
Rank:
16
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.06 %
Rank:
10
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
21
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0.00 %
Rank:
24
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
20
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0.00 %
Rank:
22
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank:
17
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Not Available
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0.14
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