Cobalt


 * Element Name:** Cobalt


 * Element Symbol:** Co


 * Atomic Mass:** 59[[image:Cobalt_Ashley.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 27


 * Protons:** 27


 * Electrons:** 27


 * Discovery:** Georg Brandt discovered cobalt in about 1735. He was a chemist.


 * How it was Named:** It was named from the German word for goblins or evil spirit, kobald and the Greek word for mine; cobalos.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1,495°C


 * Boiling Point:** 2,927°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Hard Metal
 * Color- Metallic Gray
 * Resembles iron or the nickel in appearance


 * Use of Element:**
 * Powerful Permanent Magnet
 * Can color glass, pottery, and tiles


 * Interesting Facts:** Small amounts of cobalt are found in rocks, soil, plants, and animals. Another fact is cobalt has been detected in Egyptian sculptures and Persian jewelry.

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