1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
- 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
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Georg Brandt
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
3 * 10-4 %3 * 10-4 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 %~0.0004 %
1E-08
0.1
1.2.1 Abundance In Meteorites
1.3.1 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.6.1 Abundance In Oceans
1.8.1 Abundance In Humans