Description

Cobalt(II) Fluoride Tetrahydrate is an inorganic salt of cobalt and fluorine, supplied as a high-purity material for specialized industrial and research applications. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor and fluorinating agent in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of catalysis, battery materials, and inorganic chemical synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for petrochemical and fine chemical processes.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Research: Investigated as a potential component or coating material for next-generation cathode and anode materials.
• Fluorination Agent: Serves as a source of fluoride ions in organic and inorganic synthesis reactions.
• Ceramic and Glass Manufacturing: Imparts specific coloration and modifies optical properties in specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standard or starting material in analytical chemistry and academic research.
• Surface Treatment: Used in processes for metal surface modification and coating applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Fluoride Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	13817-37-3
Molecular Formula	CoF₂·4H₂O
Molecular Weight	172.99 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cobaltous Fluoride Tetrahydrate; Cobalt Difluoride Tetrahydrate; Cobalt Fluoride (CoF2) Tetrahydrate; Cobalt(2+) Fluoride Tetrahydrate; Tetraaquacobalt(II) Difluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Fluoride Tetrahydrate is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CoF₂·4H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Assay (Cobalt, Co)	≥ 33.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.05 %
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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