Physical and chemical properties of Cobalt

Atomic Number:27
Element Symbol:Co
Element Name:Cobalt
Atomic Weight:58.933200
Group Number:9
Group Name:none
Period Number:4
Block:d-block
Ground State Configuration:[Ar] 3d7 4s2
Ground State Level:4F9/2
Standard State:Solid
Bond Length:250.6
Atomic Radius Empirical:135
Atomic Radius Calculated:152
Covalent Radius Empirical:126
Electron Affinity:63.7
First Ionization Energy:760.4
Pauling Electronegativity:1.88
Sanderson Electronegativity:2.56
Allred Rochow Electronegativity:1.70
Density Of Solid:8900
Molar Volume:6.67
Velocity Of Sound:4720
Youngs Modulus:209
Rigidity Modulus:75
Bulk Modulus:180
Poissons Ratio:0.31
Mineral Hardness:5.0
Brinell Hardness:700
Vickers Hardness:1043
Electrical Resistivity:6
Reflectivity:67
Melting Point:1495
Boiling Point:2927
Thermal Conductivity:100
Coefficient Of Linear Expansion:13.0
Enthalpy Of Fusion:16.2
Enthalpy Of Vaporization:375
Enthalpy Of Atmization:426
Most Common Oxidation Numbers:3,2
Color:Lustrous, metallic, greyish tinge
Classification:Metallic
Discovered By:Georg Brandt
Discovered At:Sweden
Discovered When:1735
Origin Of Name:From the German word kobald meaning goblin or evil spirit

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