Description

Slimes And Sludges, Cobalt Electrolytic is a specialized industrial material derived from cobalt electrolytic refining processes. This product is valued as a critical secondary raw material for the recovery of high-value cobalt metal and its compounds, supporting circular economy initiatives within the metals industry. It is primarily sought by operators in metallurgy, battery recycling, and catalyst manufacturing who require a reliable source of cobalt units for reprocessing and refining.

Application

• Cobalt Recovery & Refining: As a feed material for hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processes to extract and purify cobalt metal.
• Battery Material Production: Serving as a precursor for the synthesis of lithium-ion battery cathode materials, such as lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), after appropriate purification.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Used in the production of cobalt-based catalysts for the petroleum and chemical industries, including hydrotreating and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts.
• Alloy Production: As a cobalt source for the manufacture of superalloys, hard-facing alloys, and magnetic alloys like Alnico and Samarium-Cobalt.
• Pigment & Dye Intermediate: Processing into cobalt salts used in the production of blue ceramics, glass, and pigments.
• Waste Valorization: Enabling the recycling of cobalt from industrial process residues, reducing environmental impact and primary resource dependency.

Basic Information

Product Name	Slimes And Sludges, Cobalt Electrolytic
CAS No.	121053-30-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cobalt Electrolytic Slimes; Cobalt Electrolytic Sludge; Cobalt Refining Residue; Cobalt Anode Slime; Electrolytic Cobalt Mud; Cobalt Bearing Sludge; Cobalt Process Residue; Cobalt-Containing Electrolytic Slimes
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our cobalt-bearing materials are sourced and handled under a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. Key parameters such as cobalt content, moisture, and major impurity levels are routinely analyzed. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific composition and properties of each lot are available upon request to support your quality assurance and process planning.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and contamination. Observe all local regulations for the storage of metal-bearing industrial materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark Sludge/Slime
Cobalt (Co) Content	Contact for details
Moisture	Contact for details
Nickel (Ni)	Contact for details
Copper (Cu)	Contact for details
Iron (Fe)	Contact for details
Lead (Pb)	Contact for details
Arsenic (As)	Contact for details

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