Cobalt
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| Cobalt | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Co |
| Atomic number | 27 |
| Classification | Transistion metal |
| Atomic mass | 58.9 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1737 |
| Name of discoverer | George Brandt |
| Name origin | From the German kobold. |
| Uses | Cobalt is used in magnets, ceramics, and special glasses. |
| Obtained from | arsenic, oxygen, sulfer, or cobaltine. |