Description

Tricobalt Tetraoxide CAS NO 1308-06-1 is a high-purity inorganic compound, also known as cobalt(II,III) oxide, characterized by its black crystalline powder form. This material is a critical precursor and functional component in advanced material science and electronics manufacturing. It is essential for industries requiring precise control over magnetic, catalytic, and electrochemical properties, such as lithium-ion battery production, ceramic pigment formulation, and catalyst development.

Application

• Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes: A key precursor material for synthesizing lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO₂), a dominant cathode chemistry.
• Ceramics & Pigments: Imparts stable black and blue colors in glasses, enamels, and ceramic glazes.
• Catalysts: Used in industrial catalytic processes, including Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Magnetic Materials: Serves as a starting material for producing various cobalt-based ferrites and magnetic recording media.
• Electronics & Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of semiconductors, gas sensors, and thermistors.
• Electrochemistry: Used in electrodes and as an active material in supercapacitors and electrocatalysis research.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent for producing other cobalt salts and compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricobalt Tetraoxide
CAS No.	1308-06-1
Molecular Formula	Co₃O₄
Molecular Weight	240.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(II,III) Oxide; Cobaltosic Oxide; Cobalt Tetraoxide; Cobalt Oxide Black; Cobalt Oxide (Co₃O₄); Cobaltic-Cobaltous Oxide; Tricobalt Tetroxide; Dinickel Titanium Oxide (Note: This is an incorrect but sometimes associated synonym; verify context)
EINECS	215-157-2

Quality Control

Our Tricobalt Tetraoxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in your applications. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing for purity, particle size distribution, and trace metal impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are supplied with every shipment, detailing compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the demands of battery-grade, catalyst-grade, and ceramic-grade applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co₃O₄)	≥ 99.0 %
Cobalt (Co) Content	72.0 - 73.5 %
Particle Size (D50)	1 - 10 µm (or as specified)
Loss on Drying (105°C)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %

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