Facts about Cobalt

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Cobalt
The Element Cobalt is defined as...
A hard, brittle metallic element, found associated with nickel, silver, lead, copper, and iron ores and resembling nickel and iron in appearance. It is used chiefly for magnetic alloys, high-temperature alloys, and in the form of its salts for blue glass and ceramic pigments. The most common uses of Cobalt are in Magnets, Ceramics, Magnetic alloys, Cobalt boats, Glassware, Catalysts for the petroleum and chemical industries, Steel-belted radial tires and it is also used in radiotherapy
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Cobalt
What are the origins of the word Cobalt ?
The name cobalt comes from the German word kobalt , meaning evil spirit, the metal being so called by miners because it was poisonous.


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Cobalt
Cobalt is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.
 

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Cobalt
Cobalt was discovered by George Brandt (1694-1768) in 1737
 

Occurrence of the element Cobalt in the Atmosphere
Obtained from sulfur, arsenic, oxygen, cobaltine
 

Common Uses of Cobalt
Magnets
Ceramics
Magnetic alloys
Cobalt boats
Glassware
Catalysts for the petroleum and chemical industries
Steel-belted radial tires
Used in radiotherapy

The Properties of the Element Cobalt

Name of Element : Cobalt
Symbol of Element : Co
Atomic Number of Cobalt : 27
Atomic Mass: 58.9332 amu
Melting Point: 1495.0 °C - 1768.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2870.0 °C - 3143.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Cobalt : 27
Number of Neutrons in Cobalt : 32
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 8.9 g/cm3
Color of Cobalt : silver-white


The element Cobalt and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Cobalt on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Cobalt for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Cobalt with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Cobalt element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Cobalt - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Cobalt element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. Cobalt was discovered by George Brandt (1694-1768) in 1737. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Cobalt is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Cobalt
 

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