1 Type a value in the next cell to establish a pattern. 2  For example, if you want the series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..., type 1 and 2 in the first two cells. 3  If you want the series 2, 4, 6, 8..., type 2 and 4. 4  Select the cells that contain the starting values. 5  Drag the fill handle across the range that you want to fill. For example, if you want the series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..., type 1 and 2 in the first two cells. 2  If you want the series 2, 4, 6, 8..., type 2 and 4. 3  Select the cells that contain the starting values. 4  Drag the fill handle across the range that you want to fill.
Cobalt: historical information. Cobalt was discovered by Georg Brandt at 1735 in Sweden. Origin of name: from the German word kobald meaning goblin or evil spirit. Minerals containing cobalt were of value to the early civilisations of Egypt and Mesopotamia for colouring glass deep blue.
Cobalt is primarily used as the metal, in the preparation of magnetic, wear-resistant and high-strength alloys. Its compounds cobalt silicate and cobalt(II) aluminate (CoAl 2 O 4, cobalt blue) give a distinctive deep blue color to glass, ceramics, inks, paints and varnishes.obalt is the active center of coenzymes called cobalamins, the most common example of which is vitamin B12. As such it is an essential trace dietary mineral for all animals. Cobalt in inorganic form is also an active nutrient for bacteria, algae and fungi.