The resonance scattering spectra of cobalt ( Ⅱ ) with 1- (2-thiazolylazo)-2-naphathol (TAN) and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) have been studied. The RRS of the system is greatly enhanced with the increase of cobalt in pH 8.0 BR buffer solution and the maximum wavelength is at 342 nm. The enhanced intensity of RRS is proportional to the concentration of cobalt. Thus, a method of RRS for determination of cobalt is established. The linear range of the calibration graph is 0 - 600 ng/mL with a correlation coefficient of 0. 9990. ...