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COBALT

COBALT. juSTIN Coen D-2. 27 CO Cobalt 59. 2 8 16 2. COBALT. Atomic number is 27 Atomic mass is 59 It is in the 9 th family 2 valance electrons Metal Solid at room temperature Gray color. The history of Cobalt. Discovered by George Brandt in 1735 in Sweden

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COBALT

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  1. COBALT juSTIN Coen D-2

  2. 27 • CO • Cobalt • 59

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  4. COBALT • Atomic number is 27 • Atomic mass is 59 • It is in the 9th family • 2 valance electrons • Metal • Solid at room temperature • Gray color

  5. The history of Cobalt • Discovered by George Brandt in 1735 in Sweden • Name comes from the German word “kobald” meaning evil spirit • Cobalt salts are used to color glass a deep blue color • Minerals containing cobalt were of value to the early civilizations of Egypt for coloring glass deep blue.

  6. Uses for Cobalt • Cobalt is used to color glass blue • It is the only metal that is found in vitamins • It is the critical component in the vitamin B12 • Its also used for Y rays because its high energy radiation is useful for sterilization in medicine and of foods

  7. Biological effects of aluminum • Injections of large numbers of cobalt lead to acute inflammation and necrosis, followed by a chronic inflammatory response • Animals seem to not really be affected by it • It is proven that it could be toxic in humans if used on an implant • It’s a non-combustible solid, except as dust

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