Description

Cobalt Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate is an inorganic salt that serves as a versatile source of cobalt(II) ions in solution. This compound is particularly valued for its high solubility and stability in various electrochemical and plating applications. It is a critical material for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, metal finishing, and catalyst development industries seeking a reliable and consistent cobalt precursor.

Application

• Electroplating & Electroforming: Used as a key component in cobalt and cobalt-alloy plating baths for wear-resistant, magnetic, or decorative coatings.
• Electroless Plating: Acts as a metal ion source in autocatalytic deposition processes for printed circuit boards and electronic components.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for preparing cobalt-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and other industrial chemical processes.
• Battery Research: Investigated as an electrolyte additive or precursor material for next-generation lithium-ion and other energy storage systems.
• Surface Treatment: Employed in conversion coatings and surface activation processes to improve adhesion and corrosion resistance on metal substrates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	15684-35-2
Molecular Formula	Co(BF₄)₂ · 6H₂O
Molecular Weight	366.68 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate; Cobalt Difluoroborate; Cobalt Fluoroborate; Cobaltous Fluoroborate; Tetrafluoroboric Acid Cobalt(II) Salt Hexahydrate; Co(BF4)2.6H2O
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Quality Control

Our Cobalt Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, metal content, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity confirmation, and trace metal analysis is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your processes.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to red crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Co(BF₄)₂·6H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Cobalt (Co) Content	≥ 16.0 %
Water Insolubles	≤ 0.05 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.01 %

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