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Default Mystery metal grains? Cobalt?

On Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:53:13 -0500, Ignoramus16448
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Found a few lbs of it in an induction furnace that I bought for $30...

Pictu

https://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...tery-metal.jpg


These are oxidized metal grains. The oxidation color is bluish and
most closely resembles blueberries, though I am somewhat color blind.

Any idea what this metal is? Could it be cobalt?

Palladium beads? They're used in catalytic converters on autos and
withstand high temps.

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