Atomic Number 27 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 27 as atomic number?

The answer is Cobalt and there is so much cool stuff about Cobalt that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Cobalt Overview

Atomic Number

27

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Description

Hard, ductile, lustrous bluish-gray metal. Exists in the earth's curst in cocentrations of about 25 ppm. It has remarkable magnetic properties.

Atomic Symbol

Co (Cobalt)

Discovery

Discovered By: George Brandt

Year: 1739

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Occurs in compounds with arsenic, oxygen and sulfur as in cobaltine (CoAsS) and linneite (Co3S4). Pure cobalt is obtained as a byproduct of refining nickel, copper and iron.

Uses

Used in many hard alloys; for magnets, ceramics and special glasses. Remains hard up to 982°C. Radioactive cobalt-60 is used in cancer therapy.

Atomic Mass

58,9332

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Name Origin

German: kobold (goblin).

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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