Description

Cobalt(II) Phosphate Octahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt essential for applications requiring a controlled source of cobalt and phosphate ions. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials, including catalysts and ceramic pigments. It serves critical functions in industrial R&D, specialty chemical manufacturing, and the production of energy storage materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material in the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for petrochemical and fine chemical processes.
• Ceramic & Pigment Manufacturing: Used to impart distinctive blue and violet colors in glasses, ceramics, and specialty coatings.
• Energy Storage Research: Investigated as a precursor for cathode materials in lithium-ion and other next-generation battery technologies.
• Nutrient Supplement (Animal Feed): Serves as a source of essential cobalt in mineral premixes for livestock nutrition.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry and academic research as a standard or reagent for phosphate and cobalt analysis.
• Corrosion Inhibitive Pigments: Incorporated into primer formulations to provide protective properties for metal substrates.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specific electroplating baths to deposit cobalt-alloy coatings with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Phosphate Octahydrate
CAS No.	10294-50-5
Molecular Formula	Co3(PO4)2 • 8H2O
Molecular Weight	510.86 g/mol (Octahydrate)
Synonyms	Cobaltous Phosphate Octahydrate; Tricancium Cobalt(2+) Phosphate Octahydrate; Cobalt Phosphate Hydrate; Cobalt(2+) Phosphate Octahydrate; Phosphoric Acid, Cobalt(2+) Salt (2:3), Octahydrate; Co3(PO4)2•8H2O
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Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Phosphate Octahydrate 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.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co3(PO4)2•8H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 28.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.1 %

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