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Cobalt
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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.
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Who Discovered
Georg Brandt 0
Discovery
In 1732 0
Abundance
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Abundance In Universe
3 * 10
-4
% 9
Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 % 9
Abundance In Meteorites
0.06 % 10
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 % 21
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 % 20
Abundance In Humans
0.00 % 17
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