Description

Cobalt Hydroxide Oxide is an important inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 12016-80-7. This material serves as a critical precursor and functional additive in advanced material synthesis and energy storage technologies. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors requiring high-performance cobalt-based intermediates. Its controlled composition makes it a valuable raw material for producing consistent and reliable end-products.

Application

• Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO₂) and other high-energy-density cathode materials.
• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Used in heterogeneous catalysis for oxidation reactions and as a support material for other active catalytic species.
• Pigment and Ceramic Colorant: Imparts stable blue and green colors in glasses, ceramics, and specialty pigments.
• Electroplating and Surface Treatment: Employed in electrolyte formulations for depositing cobalt and cobalt-alloy coatings with specific functional properties.
• Magnetic Material Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain cobalt-based ferrites and other magnetic compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a versatile reagent for producing other cobalt salts, complexes, and coordination compounds.
• Supercapacitor and Electrode Material: Investigated for use in pseudocapacitive energy storage devices due to its redox-active properties.
• Gas Sensor and Electrochemical Sensor Component: Utilized in the fabrication of sensitive layers for detecting specific gases or analytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Hydroxide Oxide
CAS No.	12016-80-7
Molecular Formula	CoO(OH) or CoHO₂
Molecular Weight	91.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(III) Oxide Hydroxide; Cobaltic Hydroxide Oxide; Cobalt Oxyhydroxide; Cobalt Hydroxide Oxide (CoOOH); Cobalt Oxide Hydroxide; β-Cobalt Oxyhydroxide; CoOOH; Hydroxycobalt Oxide
EINECS	234-630-4

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Hydroxide Oxide is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment. We can support compliance with various industry standards, and specifications can be adjusted to align with specific application needs.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids and strong reducing agents. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co)	≥ 62.0 %
Assay (as CoOOH)	≥ 95.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.05 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.02 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.05 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.005 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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