This book is a comprehensive guide to the history, production, and uses of cobalt. It covers all aspects of cobalt, from its discovery and earliest uses, to its current industrial applications. Anson A. Gard explores the chemical properties of cobalt, its relationship to other metals, and its role in the global economy. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the science and technology of metals, or in the history of economic development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.