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.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1732
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.06 %0.55 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %2.30 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %1.10 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.14 %
0
1.4
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