Facts About Einsteinium and Cobalt
Interesting Facts
- Einsteinium is the transuranic element found in US.
- Only 0.01 mg of Einsteinium was synthesized in 1961.
- 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
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Georg Brandt
Discovery
In 1952
In 1732
Abundance In Earth's Crust