Description

Cobalt Iron Oxide CAS NO 12052-28-7 is a high-purity, mixed metal oxide compound known for its distinct magnetic and catalytic properties. This material is critical for applications requiring precise electronic characteristics and robust chemical stability. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the electronics, ceramics, and advanced materials sectors for producing components like ferrites, pigments, and catalysts.

Application

• Ferrite Core Production: A key raw material for manufacturing soft and hard ferrites used in transformers, inductors, and magnetic recording media.
• Catalyst Formulation: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various chemical synthesis and environmental remediation processes.
• Pigments and Ceramic Stains: Imparts stable black and brown colors in high-temperature ceramic glazes, porcelain enamels, and specialty pigments.
• Electronic Ceramics: Used in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic components for its dielectric and semiconducting properties.
• Gas Sensing Materials: Employed in the fabrication of sensors for detecting specific gases due to its surface reactivity.
• Research & Development: A vital compound for academic and industrial R&D in materials science, solid-state chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Iron Oxide
CAS No.	12052-28-7
Molecular Formula	CoFe₂O₄
Molecular Weight	234.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt Ferrite; Cobalt Iron Spinel; Cobalt Diferric Tetraoxide; Iron Cobalt Oxide; CoFe2O4; Cobaltous Ferrite; Ferrosoferric Cobalt Oxide; Cobalt Iron (III) Oxide
EINECS	234-992-3

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Iron Oxide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including purity, particle size distribution, and magnetic properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to CoFe₂O₄ spinel structure
Assay (as CoFe₂O₄)	≥ 99.0%
Cobalt (Co) Content	22.0 - 24.5 %
Iron (Fe) Content	45.0 - 47.5 %
Particle Size (D50)	0.5 - 2.0 µm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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