Description

Formic Acid, Cobalt Salt is a coordination compound where cobalt ions are complexed with formate ligands. This material serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst in various industrial chemical synthesis and material science processes. It is particularly valuable for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the chemical, petrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable sources of high-purity cobalt compounds.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for oxidation, hydrogenation, and hydroformylation reactions in petrochemical processing.
• Electrode Material Production: Acts as a starting material in the fabrication of cobalt-based electrodes for batteries and supercapacitors.
• Ceramic Pigments and Glazes: Provides a source of cobalt for producing stable blue and green colorants in ceramics and glass.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a potential cobalt source for depositing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and surface engineering applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standardized reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research for studying coordination chemistry.
• Additive in Animal Nutrition: Functions as a source of essential trace element cobalt in mineral premixes for livestock feed, under appropriate regulatory approvals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formic Acid, Cobalt Salt
CAS No.	15731-88-1
Molecular Formula	Co(CHO₂)₂ • xH₂O (Commonly as hydrate)
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 148.97 g/mol (Contact for hydrate details)
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) formate; Cobalt diformate; Cobaltous formate; Formic acid cobalt(2+) salt; Cobalt formate; Cobalt formate hydrate; Cobalt(II) formate hydrate
EINECS	239-846-2

Quality Control

Our Formic Acid, Cobalt Salt is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, metal content, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (as Co)	≥ 38.0 %
Purity (Cobalt Formate Basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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