Facts About Cobalt and Polonium
Facts
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.
- Polonium was the first radioactive element to be discovered.
- Polonium element and its compounds are highly radioactive.
- Its alloy with Beryllium provides source of neutrons.
Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of metals
History
Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie
Discovery
In 1732
In 1898
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
3 * 10-4 %
9
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 %
9
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
0.06 %
10
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
21
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
20
0.00 %
99+
Abundance In Humans
0.00 %
17
Not Available
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