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cobalt

cobalt. Cobalt 27 co 58.93. by: Alyx Guthrie. Properties . Boiling Point:2,870 °C Melting Point:1,735 °C Specific gravity:8.9(20 °C) Cobalt is hard, brittle metal Similar in appearance to iron and nickel Has a magnetic permeability around 2/3 that of iron. Uses.

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  1. cobalt Cobalt 27 co 58.93 by: Alyx Guthrie

  2. Properties • Boiling Point:2,870°C • Melting Point:1,735°C • Specific gravity:8.9(20°C) • Cobalt is hard, brittle metal • Similar in appearance to iron and nickel • Has a magnetic permeability around 2/3 that of iron

  3. Uses • Compounds are used in paint pigments • Salts are used for the production of brilliant and permanent blue colors in porcelain, glass, pottery, tiles, and enamel • Used in magnet steels and stainless steels • Alloyed with iron, nickel, and other metals to make Alnico • An alloy of unusual magnetic strength (jet engines and turbine engines)

  4. Facts About Cobalt *Founded By: Georg Brandt 1735,Sweden *Origin of name; from the German word meaning “kobald meaning “goblin or evil spirit *Color; Iustrous, metallic ,greyish tinge *Minerals containing cobalt were of value to the early civilisations of Egypt and Mesopotamia for coloring glass deep blue

  5. Symbol= Co Basic Info. Atomic num. =27 Cobalt Atomic weight 58.9332 Color Iustrous ,metallic, Greyish tinge Used in paint Pigments Properties Uses Hard, brittle metal Jet engines And turbine Engines

  6. Sources • http://www.chemicool.com/ • http://www.webelements.com/ Weblelements /scholar/elements/periodic-table/uses

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