COBALT

Atomic Number: 27
Atomic Weight: 58.933195
Melting Point: 1768 K (1495°C or 2723°F)
Boiling Point: 3200 K (2927°C or 5301°F)
Density: 8.86 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 4 Group Number: 9 Group Name: none

Georg Brandt was a Swedish chemist who discovered cobalt. He was the first person to find a metal unknown in ancient times.

Interesting Facts:
•The name Cobalt was taken from the German word "kobald"(evil spirit, or devil), and the Greek word "cobalos"(to mine).
• Cobalt has only one stable isotope, Co-59.
• It makes up about .0029% of the planet's crust.

Cobalt blue color pigment
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The DRC(Democratic Republic of the Congo) extracts about 40% of the world's cobalt supply each year.