1 Facts
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.
- Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
- Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
1.2 Sources
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Georg Brandt
Not Available
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
3 * 10-4 %5 * 10-8 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.3 Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 %~0.0000004 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.4 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.5 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.6 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.7 Abundance In Humans