Description

Cobalt(II) Phosphate is an inorganic compound valued for its role as a precursor in advanced material synthesis and as a source of cobalt ions. This compound is essential for industries requiring controlled cobalt doping or the formation of specific phosphate-based structures. Key sectors that utilize this material include battery research, ceramics manufacturing, and the production of specialized catalysts and pigments.

Application

• Battery Material Research: Investigated as a precursor for cathode materials in lithium-ion and other next-generation battery systems.
• Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Used as a colorant to impart blue hues and to modify the thermal and electrical properties of ceramic glazes and specialty glass.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or dopant in the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation and other industrial chemical processes.
• Pigments & Dyes: Employed in the formulation of stable, inorganic pigments for coatings, plastics, and artistic materials.
• Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: A component in phosphate conversion coatings to enhance adhesion and corrosion protection on metal substrates.
• Precursor for Nanomaterials: Used in sol-gel and other synthetic routes to produce cobalt phosphate nanoparticles and thin films with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Phosphate
CAS No.	18718-10-0
Molecular Formula	Co3(PO4)2
Molecular Weight	366.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobaltous Phosphate; Tricobalt Bis(orthophosphate); Cobalt(2+) Phosphate; Phosphoric Acid, Cobalt(2+) Salt (2:3); Co3(PO4)2; Cobalt Phosphate (Co3(PO4)2); Cobalt Orthophosphate
EINECS	242-491-3

Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Phosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Violet to pink powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co3(PO4)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Cobalt (Co) Content	≥ 48.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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