Facts About Platinum and Cobalt
Interesting Facts
- Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
- Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
- 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
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Antonio de Ulloa
Georg Brandt
Discovery
In 1735
In 1732
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available