2022: Oxidation States of Cobalt (Co) [& Origin, Uses, Discovery ...

Atoms may form different ions and have different oxidation states, even Cobalt. Ok, so what are the common oxidation states for an atom of Co?

Note: Learn more about the oxidation states here.

In the case of Cobalt the most common oxidation states is ( (2),3). There are also cool facts about Cobalt that most don't know about. Let me show you...

Cobalt Data

Cobalt Oxidation States

(2),3

Discovery

Discovered By: George Brandt
Year: 1739
Location: Sweden

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 Mass

58,9332

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

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

Name Origin

German: kobold (goblin).

Atomic Number

27

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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

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Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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