Description

Cobalt Trichloride is an inorganic compound that serves as a versatile source of cobalt ions. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for applications demanding precise chemical behavior and reliable performance. This material is essential for manufacturers and researchers in sectors such as catalysis, chemical synthesis, and advanced material development.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for petrochemical processes, including hydrodesulfurization and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or reagent in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce cobalt.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Employed in electroplating baths to deposit cobalt or cobalt alloy coatings for wear and corrosion resistance.
• Drying Agent & Humidity Indicator: Utilized for its hygroscopic nature in desiccants and as a color-changing moisture indicator (anhydrous form is blue, hydrated is pink).
• Pigment & Ceramic Glaze: Provides a distinctive blue color in ceramics, glass, and certain specialty pigments.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.
• Animal Feed & Nutrition: Used as a source of the essential trace element cobalt in mineral supplements for livestock.
• Battery Material Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor in the development of next-generation battery technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Trichloride
CAS No.	10241-04-0
Molecular Formula	CoCl3
Molecular Weight	165.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(III) Chloride; Cobalt Chloride (CoCl3); Cobaltic Chloride; Trichlorocobalt; Cobalt Sesquichloride; Cobalt Chloride Anhydrous (referring to CoCl3); Cobalt Trichloride, Anhydrous
EINECS	233-589-1

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Trichloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CoCl3)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %

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