Cobalt:Ali/Ben
I did the design because it fits with the element (cobalt). For instance, the vase represents how some pottery sculptors are made out of cobalt. Some shoes are also made with cobalt. If you were to look up cobalt shoes, it would show up as the one i put on the tile. When people think of the word cobalt, they usually think the color blue.
Fact Sheet |
Value |
Symbol |
Co |
Atomic Number |
27 |
Atomic Mass |
58.933 |
Number of Protons |
27 |
Number of Neutrons |
32 |
Number of Electrons |
27 |
Melting Point |
1495c |
Boiling Point |
2870 c |
Normal Phase |
Sold |
Family |
Transition metal |
Period |
4 |
Group |
9 |
Origin |
Derived from the Latin word"Ruthenio".meaning Russia |
Date & place of Discovery |
Greg Bandit in 1739 |
Interesting Facts |
1.It can be magnetized 2. Radioactive metal used in radio-therapy 3.Powdered cobalt in metal is a five hazard 4.A by product of nickel and cooper mining 5.Generally found in different ores |
Common Uses |
*Cobalt is used in making jet engines and gas turbine parts because Cobalt is extremely resistant to corrosion and damage even at really high temperatures. *Cobalt is also used in making strong,permanent magnets. |