Cobalt-60 is produced by a three reaction process involving neutron capture,beta-emission,and neutron capture.The initial reactant in the production of cobalt-60 is ________.

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Cobalt-60 is produced starting from iron-58 (Fe-58) through a process involving neutron capture followed by beta decay, and then another neutron capture. Iron-58 captures a neutron to become iron-59, which undergoes beta decay to become cobalt-59. Cobalt-59 then captures another neutron to finally become cobalt-60.

Cobalt-60 Is Produced by a Three Reaction Process Involving Neutron