Description

Hexaamminecobalt(III) Nitrate is an inorganic coordination compound featuring a cobalt(III) center surrounded by six ammonia ligands. This product is valued for its well-defined coordination geometry and serves as a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, specialty chemical manufacturers, and industries involved in developing electroplating solutions and homogeneous catalysts.

Application

• Precursor for Cobalt Oxide Materials: Used in the synthesis of cobalt-based oxides for applications in batteries, sensors, and magnetic materials.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: Serves as a model compound and starting material for developing cobalt-centered catalysts in organic synthesis.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Employed in specialized electroplating baths to deposit cobalt-containing alloy coatings.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A standard reagent in coordination chemistry studies, ligand exchange reactions, and teaching laboratories.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a potential cobalt source for depositing thin films in semiconductor and coating technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediates: Used in the preparation of certain coordination complex-based colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaamminecobalt(III) Nitrate
CAS No.	10534-86-8
Molecular Formula	[Co(NH3)6](NO3)3
Molecular Weight	347.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(III) hexaammine nitrate; Hexaamminecobalt trinitrate; Cobalt hexammine nitrate; Hexamminecobalt(3+) nitrate; Hexaamminecobalt(III) nitrate; Cobalt tris(hexaammine) nitrate; [Co(NH3)6](NO3)3
EINECS	234-102-3

Quality Control

Our Hexaamminecobalt(III) Nitrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, spectrophotometry, and loss on drying. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical 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 after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cobalt content)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (by titration)	≥ 97.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

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