Description

Cobalt(II) Carbonate Hydrate is an inorganic salt that serves as a vital precursor for the production of high-purity cobalt compounds and materials. Its controlled composition and consistent quality are critical for ensuring the performance and reliability of downstream products in advanced industrial applications. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors including battery technology, ceramics, catalysts, and pigments, where precise cobalt content is a key performance parameter.

Application

• Battery Material Precursor: A key starting material in the synthesis of lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO₂) and other cobalt-based cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
• Ceramic & Glass Pigments: Used to impart stable blue and green colors in glazes, porcelain, and specialty glass.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as a raw material for producing cobalt-based catalysts used in petrochemical refining, hydroformylation, and other chemical synthesis processes.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Additives): An essential source of cobalt for the formulation of vitamin B12 and trace mineral supplements in animal feed.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in electrolyte baths for cobalt alloy plating to provide wear resistance, hardness, and magnetic properties.
• Drier for Paints & Inks: Acts as an efficient catalyst (siccative) to accelerate the oxidation and drying process of alkyd-based paints, varnishes, and printing inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Carbonate Hydrate
CAS No.	57454-67-8
Molecular Formula	CoCO₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	118.94 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate component
Synonyms	Cobaltous Carbonate Hydrate; Cobalt Carbonate Basic; Cobalt Monocarbonate Hydrate; Cobalt(2+) Carbonate Hydrate; Carbonic Acid, Cobalt(2+) Salt, Hydrate; Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide; Cobalt Carbonate (1:1) Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Carbonate Hydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with agreed-upon specifications for parameters such as cobalt content, impurity profiles, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to reddish powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co)	≥ 45.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.05 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.2 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.05 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.