Chahal's Gyan Ki Baat
CHROMITE AND COBALT
WHAT IS CHROMITE?
- Chromite is an oxide of iron and chromium.
- It is a, lustrous, hard, and brittle metal.
- Resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and wear.
WHAT ARE ITS USES?
- Used in:
- Chrome plating
- Producing of corrosion resistant alloys
- In metallurgical
- Chemical industries
WHERE IS IT LOCATED IN INDIA?
- 203 MT of Reserves in India.
- More than 93 percent of the resources are in Odisha.
- Manipur, Nagaland, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, TN & AP.
WHERE IS IT LOCATED IN THE WORLD?
WHAT IS COBALT?
- It is an essential trace element.
- It is an active site of vitamin B12.
- It is a hard and brittle.
WHAT IS COBALT?
- It is similar to iron and nickel in its properties.
- It is found in plants and animals, air, water, soil, rocks.
WHAT ARE USES OF COBALT?
- It is used to make parts in aircraft engines, gas turbines,
- It is used in magnetic recorders.
- As a catalyst for the petroleum industries.
- Used as drying agents for paints and inks.
WHAT ARE USES OF COBALT?
- In stained-glass pottery, enamel jewellery.
- It is used in medical treatment.
- It is used in to preserve the food.
WHERE IS IT LOCATED IN INDIA?
- Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- Kendujhar and Jajpur districts, Odisha
- Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan
- Tuensang district, Nagaland
- Jhabua and Hoshangabad districts, Madhya Pradesh
WHERE IS IT LOCATED IN THE WORLD?
