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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Co?

The answer is Cobalt (Co). However there is a lot of stuff about Cobalt that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Cobalt Overview

Atomic Symbol

Co (Cobalt)

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.

Description

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

Name Origin

German: kobold (goblin).

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: George Brandt

Year: 1739

Location: Sweden

Atomic Number

27

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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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