Description

Cobalt(II) Cyanide is a critical inorganic compound with the CAS number 20427-11-6, serving as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce cobalt and cyanide functionalities into complex chemical structures, enabling the production of specialized pigments, catalysts, and coordination polymers. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, chemical manufacturers, and industries focused on electroplating, ceramics, and heterogeneous catalysis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other petrochemical processes.
• Pigment & Dye Intermediate: Acts as a key starting material in the manufacture of specific blue and green ceramic pigments and inorganic colorants.
• Electroplating: Employed in specialized electroplating baths for depositing cobalt-alloy coatings with specific hardness and corrosion-resistant properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a reagent for introducing the cyanide ligand in the preparation of coordination complexes and organometallic compounds.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying cyanide chemistry, magnetic materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Gas Purification: Can be used in certain chemical absorption processes for the removal of specific gases, though handling requires extreme caution.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Cyanide
CAS No.	20427-11-6
Molecular Formula	Co(CN)2
Molecular Weight	110.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobaltous Cyanide; Cobalt Dicyanide; Cobalt(2+) Cyanide; Cobalt Cyanide (Co(CN)2); Cobalt(II) Cyanide, anhydrous
EINECS	243-807-0

Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and composition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and insoluble matter. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications, ensuring reliable performance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, which can release highly toxic hydrogen cyanide gas. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co(CN)2)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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