2022: ☢️ Density of Cobalt (Co) [& g/cm3, kg/m3, Uses, Sources ...

Everything has mass and volume, and therefore density. So it is expected that the smallest piece of matter, like an atom of Cobalt has it too. But what is the density of an atom of Co?

Note: Learn more about the density here.

In the case of Cobalt , density is 8.90 g/cm³. However, there are interesting facts about Cobalt that most don't know about. Also check the kg/m³ conversion...

Cobalt Data

Cobalt Density g/cm³

8.90 g/cm³

kg/m³

8900 kg/m³

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.

Atomic Mass

58,9332

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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.

Atomic Number

27

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Co

Name Origin

German: kobold (goblin).

Discovery

Discovered By: George Brandt
Year: 1739
Location: Sweden

Description

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

Want to learn more details and data about Cobalt (Co)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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