Description

Cobalt Oxide CAS NO 11104-61-3 is a high-purity inorganic compound primarily composed of cobalt and oxygen, typically found as a black powder. It serves as a critical precursor and functional material in advanced industrial applications due to its excellent thermal stability and catalytic properties. This product is essential for manufacturers in the ceramics, battery, and chemical catalyst industries seeking reliable, high-performance raw materials.

Application

• Ceramics & Glass Industry: As a key pigment for producing intense blue colors in porcelain, glass, and ceramic glazes.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes: A vital precursor material in the synthesis of lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO₂) for cathode active materials.
• Chemical Catalysis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in processes like Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, oxidation reactions, and desulfurization.
• Magnetic Materials: A component in the production of hard ferrites and other cobalt-based magnetic alloys.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: Employed in the fabrication of sensors, varistors, and other electronic components.
• Petroleum & Petrochemicals: Acts as a catalyst in refining processes and hydrocarbon reforming.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cobalt Oxide
CAS No.	11104-61-3
Molecular Formula	Co₃O₄
Molecular Weight	240.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(II,III) Oxide; Tricobalt Tetraoxide; Cobaltosic Oxide; Cobalt Tetroxide; Cobalt Oxide Black; Cobalt Cobaltic Oxide; Co₃O₄; Cobalt Oxide (Co₃O₄)
EINECS	234-334-0

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Oxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products tested against relevant industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical parameters are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong reducing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder
Assay (as Co₃O₄)	≥ 99.0 %
Cobalt (Co) Content	≥ 72.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.05 %

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