Facts About Silver and Cobalt
Interesting Facts
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
- 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
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
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Georg Brandt
Discovery
Before 5000 BC
In 1732
Abundance In Earth's Crust