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cobalt is a metal that is used often in the manufacture of magnets. It turns blue when it oxidises.

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Is cobalt a ferrous metal?

No, cobalt does not contain iron and the definition of a ferrous material means containing iron. Ferrum comes from the latin word meaning iron.However, cobalt is magnetic, it is one of the few magnetic non-ferrous metals.


What is a metal that attracts other metals if they contain iron or cobalt?

Magnets.


Is cobalt organic or inorganic?

Cobalt is an inorganic element, as it is a metal that does not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds typically found in organic compounds.


Is cobalt a nonmetal a metal or a metalloid?

Cobalt is a metal. See the related link for more information.


This transition metal is especially known for the deep blue color?

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What metal element does magnetite contain?

iron,manganese,aluminum,cobalt,phosphorus,titanium,,,,, what about magnesium?


Is cobalt oxide a metal or nonmetal?

CO is a compound made up of two nonmetals. Not to be confused with Co, which is a metal.


Is cobalt a metal?

no


What are two compounds that contain cobalt?

Two compounds that contain cobalt are cobalt chloride (CoCl2) and cobalt sulfate (CoSO4). Both of these compounds are commonly used in various industrial and chemical applications due to the unique properties of cobalt.


Is cobalt metal a mixture or compound or mixture?

Cobalt is an element


Do all steels contain cobalt?

No, not all steels contain cobalt. Cobalt is a trace element that can be found in some steels, particularly in specialty steels with specific characteristics, but it is not a required element in all steel compositions.


What is the srongest metal?

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