Description

Cobaltic Nitrate is an inorganic cobalt salt with significant utility in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its role as a high-purity cobalt source for producing specialty ceramics, pigments, and catalytic precursors. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, chemical processing, and advanced ceramics industries seeking consistent quality for critical applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation and hydrogenation reactions in the petrochemical and fine chemical industries.
• Ceramic & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a key cobalt source for producing blue and green ceramic glazes, glass colorants, and specialty inorganic pigments.
• Electrode Material Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of cobalt oxide-based electrodes for batteries, supercapacitors, and electrochemical sensors.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Utilized in electroplating baths and conversion coatings to impart specific functional or decorative properties to metal substrates.
• Laboratory Research & Reagent: Acts as a starting material or analytical standard in academic and industrial research for developing new materials and chemical processes.
• Gas Sensing Materials: A component in the fabrication of metal oxide semiconductors used for detecting specific gases in environmental monitoring.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobaltic Nitrate
CAS No.	19395-02-9
Molecular Formula	Co(NO3)3 or CoN3O9
Molecular Weight	244.96 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cobalt(III) Nitrate; Cobalt Trinitrate; Nitric Acid, Cobalt(3+) Salt; Cobalt Nitrate (Co(NO3)3); Cobalt Sesquinitrate
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Quality Control

Our Cobaltic Nitrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Specifications are designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial catalysis and advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store this material under conditions that minimize exposure to moisture and air. Ideal storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown or reddish-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cobalt Content)	≥ 24.0 % (as Co)
Purity (Co(NO3)3)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

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