Cobalt..?!?!?!?

Question

these are some of the questions i am having a hard time finding...thanx much!!!


how did cobalt get its symbol?

where can cobalt be found? (in what countries, in its pure form or in compunds)


how was cobalt discoverd?


physical properties? chemical?


what is cobalt used for?


im asking these questions because i am getting different answers everytime i search so.....yeah! thanks so much for ur time and efforts!

Answer 1

I had Cobalt treatments in the 40's in Canada, at Toronto Children's Hospital. Had a tumor on my face.
I was told years later that is was called "White Snow", it eats and burns the tumor. Had treatments for over a year.

As barbaric as it sounds, the tumor is gone, I have one hell of a scar, Doctors are amazed, they said this was the old form of radiation in its rawest form. Evidently the medical profession has come a long way since then.

Not sure if this is of any use to you. But that is what I know about Cobalt. If in fact we are even speaking about the same thing.
Later:
The young person below my answer is probably correct (Co60) old cancer treatment.
see even I learned something. Thank you.
I am giving my vote to the other answerer he was correct. Thanks

Answer 2

When all else fails, go to Wikipedia.
Cobalt symbol is Co, which is actually straightforward. Cobalt is a metal, and is used in specialized steels. I believe it is also magnetic.
Co60, which was an undesirable by-product of nuclear bombs, is used in cancer treatment.