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1.1 Interesting Facts
In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
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.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Georg Brandt
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1807
In 1732
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
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9
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3 * 10
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Rank:
9
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0004 %
Rank:
9
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~0.0004 %
Rank:
9
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.07 %
Rank:
9
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0.06 %
Rank:
10
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1.50 %
Rank:
6
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0.00 %
Rank:
21
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.04 %
Rank:
3
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0.00 %
Rank:
20
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.20 %
Rank:
2
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0.00 %
Rank:
17
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0.14
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