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  • 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.
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Georg Brandt
In 1732
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  • Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
  • Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
  • Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
In Between 1797 - 1798
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