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1 Facts
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.
It is synthetically produced metal.
Radiation hazard can be produce by it.
1.2 Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Bombarding Californium-252 with Boron Nuclei, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1732
In 1961–1971
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
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9
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0004 %
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9
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~-9999 %
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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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Not Available
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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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Not Available
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
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20
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Not Available
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
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0.14
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