Atomic Symbol 27 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 27?

The answer is Cobalt (Co). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Cobalt that people don't know. Let me show you:

Cobalt Overview

Atomic Symbol

Co (Cobalt)

Description

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

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.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

German: kobold (goblin).

Discovery

Discovered By: George Brandt

Year: 1739

Location: Sweden

Atomic Number

27

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

58,9332

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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