Cobalt
Cobalt is a hard, lustrous, silver-grey metal, a chemical element with symbol Co. It is found in various ores, and is used in the preparation of magnetic, wear-resistant, and high-strength alloys. Its compounds are used in the production of inks, paints, and varnishes.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Atomic number: | 27 |
| Symbol: | Co |
| Atomic weight: | 58.933 |
| Boiling Point (C): | 2900 |
| Melting Point (C): | 1495 |
| Density: | 8.9 |
| heatVapor: | 93 |
| heatFusion: | 3.64 |
| Electrical Conductivity: | .16 |
| Thermal Conductivity: | .16 |
| Specific Heat Capacity: | 0.099 |
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