Cobalt Nitrate

 

Formula: Co(NO3)2 . 6H2O

CAS NO.:10026-22-9

M.W: 291.04

Properties: It is a red pillar crystal, soluble in water, ethanol and propanone, but slightly soluble in ammonia water. It may cause explosion and combustion when contacted with organic compounds. Its specific gravity is 1.87.

Specification:(%)

 

	High-grade	Battery-grade
Assay [Co(NO3)2 . 6H2O ]	97.0 min.	97.0 min.
Water-insoluble-matter	0.02 max.	0.01 max.
Chloride (Cl)	0.02 max.	0.01 max.
sulfate (SO4)	0.02 max.	0.02 max.
Mn	0.02 max.	0.005 max.
Fe	0.005 max.	0.0005max.
Ni	0.2 max.	0.05 max.
Zn	0.02 max.	0.02 max.
Heavy Metal (as Cu)	0.005 max.	0.01 max.

Application: As raw material for making cobalt pigment, sodium hexanitrite cobalt, catalyst and invisible ink; as colour for ceramic industrial use, also an antidote for detoxicating cyanide.
Storage: Store at a dry place with cool, ventilated, prevent from wet.
Packing: 25kg net. Double plastic bags lined plastic woven sack.