Facts About Cobalt and Potassium
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.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1732
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust