Description

Cobaltous Chloride Co 57 is a radioactive isotope-labeled compound of cobalt chloride, specifically incorporating the Cobalt-57 radioisotope. This specialized material is critical for research and diagnostic applications where precise tracking and detection of cobalt are required. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the pharmaceutical, medical research, and analytical chemistry sectors for tracer studies, radiolabeling, and γ-ray spectroscopy.

Application

• Radioactive Tracer Studies: Used in environmental science and industrial process research to track the movement and distribution of cobalt ions.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a radiolabel for investigating the pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and metabolism of cobalt-containing compounds or drug candidates.
• Medical Diagnostics: Employed in the development and calibration of in-vitro diagnostic kits and equipment, particularly those utilizing gamma counting.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a standard or spike in advanced analytical techniques like gamma spectrometry for method validation and quality control.
• Industrial Process Monitoring: Applied in controlled studies to monitor catalyst behavior, corrosion processes, or material flows in complex systems.
• Scientific Research: Essential tool in academic and institutional labs for fundamental research in chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science involving cobalt.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobaltous Chloride Co 57
CAS No.	16413-89-1
Molecular Formula	CoCl₂ (labeled with ⁵⁷Co)
Molecular Weight	129.84 g/mol (for unlabeled CoCl₂)
Synonyms	Cobalt-57 Chloride; Cobaltous Chloride-57; Cobalt(2+) chloride (⁵⁷Co); Cobalt Dichloride Co-57; Radioactive Cobalt Chloride; ⁵⁷CoCl₂; Cobalt Chloride (⁵⁷Co); Cobalt-57 labeled Cobalt Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Cobaltous Chloride Co 57 is manufactured and controlled to meet stringent specifications for radioactive purity, radiochemical purity, and specific activity. Our quality assurance protocol includes rigorous testing via gamma spectrometry and HPLC to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing radionuclidic purity, specific activity, chemical purity, and analytical methods is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a designated, secure area appropriate for radioactive materials (as per local regulations) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability and prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to red crystalline solid or solution
Identification (Gamma Spectrometry)	Complies
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC/TLC)	≥ 95%
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99% at calibration time
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Chemical Purity (CoCl₂ basis)	≥ 98%
pH (for solutions)	As specified per batch

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