Facts About Neodymium and Cobalt
Interesting Facts
- Neodymium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Neodymium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- 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 Minerals, Mining
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Georg Brandt
Discovery
In 1885
In 1732
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available