Facts about Cobalt

Cobalt

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.

Sources

Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals

History

Who Discovered

Georg Brandt

Discovery

In 1732

Abundance

Abundance In Universe

0.00 % 10

Abundance In Sun

0.00 % 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 % 20

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