Facts About Cobalt and Cadmium
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.
- Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
- Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
- It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
- It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1732
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust