Co, Cobalt Ore Mineral Analysis

Cobalt is a hard and ferromagnetic metal element. It is generally found in nature with nickel and copper ores. Cobalt found in nature in the form of cobaltite and smaltitic minerals is mostly obtained in Canada, Zaire and Zambia.

Magnets are produced from the cobalt alloy made with aluminum and nickel, and metal inserts are produced from other alloys.

The chemical properties of cobalt are similar to iron and nickel. Cobalt compounds are also used in dyestuff production. Especially cobalt blue is preferred by painters.

Another use of cobalt is the use of cobalt catalysts in hydrogenation and many industrial production processes. At the same time, the cobalt bomb is a nuclear weapon, and since its half-life is very long, its lethal effect is long lasting.

In contrast, the composition of vitamin B12 contains cobalt and its biological importance is high.

Cobalt compounds turn pink when moist, and turn blue when dry. Based on this feature, cobalt is used as a harbinger of moisture and rain. This feature also allows the use of cobalt as invisible ink.

An alloy is obtained by combining cobalt, nickel, iron and other metals. This alloy (alnico) has a lot of magnetic strength. With this feature, these alloys are used in magnetic and stainless steel production, jet turbines and gas turbine generators.

Since cobalt is a durable and oxidation-resistant metal, it is also used in electrolysis coating processes. Cobalt salts are used in glass and porcelain production plants to obtain a permanent and bright blue color.

Finally, the cobalt-60 isotope is used in medicine to treat cancer.

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