Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate

Trade Name: Cobalt chloride 

CAS No: 7791-13-1

EC No: 616-574-6

Use of the substance/preparation ：Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate is an inorganic cobalt salt, typically appearing as pink to red crystalline powder or crystals. It is highly soluble in water and alcohols and exhibits hygroscopic properties. Due to its moisture sensitivity and stable chemical behavior, it is widely used in industrial, laboratory, and specialty chemical applications.

Technological Index：

Appearance       （25°C）	Assay (CoCl₂·6H₂O) %	Cobalt Content (Co)	Iron (Fe)%	Nickel (Ni)	Water Insoluble
Red or rose-red monoclinic crystals, easily deliquescent.	≥ 98.0%	≥ 24.2%	≤0.002%	≤0.01%	≤0.05%

 

pH (5% aq. solution)	Solubility	Sulfate (SO4)
3.0 〜6.0	Freely soluble in water	≤0.01%

Features& Application:

Cobalt(II) chloride has several applications. It is used in hygrometers; as a humidity indicator; as a temperature indicator in grinding; as a foam stabilizer in beer; in invisible ink; for painting on glass; in electroplating; and a catalyst in Grignard reactions, promoting coupling with an organic halide. It also is used to prepare several other cobalt salts; and in the manufacture of synthetic vitamin B12.

Package and Storage:  

(N.W.) 25 kg fiber drum or bags with inner PE liner .This product need store in cool ventilated and dry place,keep away from sunshine and rain.

Shelf life：With proper packing and storage,guarantee period is 1 year.