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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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  • Molybdenum is highly reactive metal, hence not found free in nature .
  • Till 18th century Molybdenum element were often mistaken as a carbon or Lead.
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
In 1778
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