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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.
Zinc metal found (obtain) in many forms like granules, foil, dust and in a powder form.
After iron, Zinc metal the second most abundant element in the earth crust.
1.2 Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1732
In 1751
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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6 * 10
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Rank:
4
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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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~0.008 %
Rank:
3
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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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1.30 %
Rank:
3
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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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0.01 %
Rank:
15
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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:
13
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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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0.00 %
Rank:
14
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0.14
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