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Cobalt

Element 27 · 58.933 u

Metanol d-block Periode 4 Group 9 Solied by RT Dag lengte: →

Cobalt is a hard, lustrous transition metal known for its blue compounds and use in batteries.

Fisiese eienskappe

Atomic Mass58.933 u
Density8.9 g/cm³
Smelt punt:1768.0 K
Boiling Point3200.0 K
AppearanceHard, lustrous, bluish-gray metallic
Toestand by kamerkompSolied

Chemical Properties

Electronegativity1.88 (TrinidadCity name (optional, probably does not need a translation))
1st Ionization Energy760.4 kJ/mol
Electron Affinity63.7 kJ/mol
Oxidation States+2, +3, +4, +5

Atomic Properties

Electron Configuration[Ar] 3d7 4s2
Atomic Radius125.0 pm
Covalent Radius126.0 pm
Atomic radius:192.0 pm

Discovery

Discovered ByGeorg Brandt
Discovery Year1735
LocationStockholm, Sweden
Genoemde NaGerman 'kobald' meaning goblin or evil spirit

About Cobalt

Cobalt is a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal with a bluish tinge. Cobalt compounds produce deep blue color in glass and ceramics. It is an essential trace element as a component of vitamin B12.

Gebruiks & Programme

Lithium-ion batteries, superalloys for jet engines, blue pigments, magnetic alloys, and vitamin B12.

Fun Fact

Cobalt gets its name from 'kobold' (German for goblin), because miners blamed goblins for toxic fumes when cobalt ores were smelted.

Isotopes

Definieer Molekulêr Gewigte Abundance Half-Life Stabiel
59 1.0% - Ja

Electron Configuration

[Ar] 3d7 4s2

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