Description

Cobalt Phosphide is an important inorganic compound with the chemical formula CoP. This material is valued for its unique catalytic and magnetic properties, making it a critical component in advanced industrial and research applications. It is primarily utilized in sectors such as catalysis, battery technology, and materials science where performance and reliability are paramount.

Application

• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in hydrodesulfurization (HDS) and other petrochemical refining processes.
• Energy Storage: Investigated as an anode material for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Electrocatalysis: Used in the development of efficient electrodes for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in water splitting applications.
• Magnetic Materials: Serves as a component in the synthesis of novel magnetic alloys and compounds.
• Semiconductor Research: Employed in the study and fabrication of transition metal phosphide semiconductors.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a reagent in the preparation of other cobalt-containing compounds and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Phosphide
CAS No.	12134-02-0
Molecular Formula	CoP
Molecular Weight	89.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt monophosphide; Cobalt(II) phosphide; Phosphanylidenecobalt; Cobalt phosphide (CoP); Cobalt-phosphorus alloy
EINECS	235-212-4

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Phosphide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with defined specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for our global B2B clients.

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. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to CoP structure
Assay (CoP Content)	≥ 99.0%
Cobalt (Co) Content	≥ 65.0%
Phosphorus (P) Content	≥ 34.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Trace Metals (ICP)	As per customer grade requirement

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