Description

Cobalt (IV) Sulfide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CoS₂. This material is valued for its unique electrochemical and catalytic properties, making it a compound of significant interest in advanced industrial and research applications. It is primarily sought by sectors involved in energy storage, catalysis, and materials science research.

Application

• Electrode Material: Investigated for use in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various chemical synthesis and hydrodesulfurization (HDS) processes.
• Semiconductor Research: Studied for its electronic and magnetic properties in the development of novel semiconductor devices.
• Pigment & Ceramics: Used in the formulation of specialized pigments and as a doping agent in advanced ceramic materials.
• Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER): Explored as an electrocatalyst for hydrogen production from water splitting.
• Supercapacitors: A potential active material for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing cobalt sulfide thin films.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in laboratory settings for specific chemical analyses and research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt (IV) Sulfide
CAS No.	12013-10-4
Molecular Formula	CoS₂
Molecular Weight	123.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt Disulfide; Cobalt(4+) Disulfide; Cobalt Persulfide; Cobalt Pyrite; Cobalt Bisulfide; CoS₂; Cobalt(IV) Disulphide
EINECS	234-562-7

Quality Control

Our Cobalt (IV) Sulfide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), elemental analysis, and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to meet rigorous industry and research standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to grayish-black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CoS₂)	≥ 99.0%
Cobalt (Co) Content	≥ 47.8%
Sulfur (S) Content	≥ 52.0%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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