Description

Cobalt Perchlorate is an inorganic salt of cobalt and perchloric acid, recognized for its strong oxidizing properties. This compound is a critical precursor and reagent in advanced materials synthesis and specialized chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as catalysis, electrochemistry, and the production of specialty pigments and ceramics.

Application

• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a cobalt source in the preparation of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts for oxidation reactions and organic synthesis.
• Electrochemical Research: Used in the study and development of battery materials, fuel cells, and electroplating baths due to its redox-active cobalt center.
• Ceramic & Pigment Production: Serves as a precursor for introducing cobalt ions to create specific blue colorations in glasses, glazes, and advanced ceramic materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a strong oxidizing agent in analytical chemistry and research-scale synthetic procedures.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used in thin-film deposition processes to create cobalt-containing coatings on various substrates.
• Drying Agent: Functions in specialized desiccant applications, leveraging its hygroscopic nature.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Perchlorate
CAS No.	32479-39-3
Molecular Formula	Co(ClO4)2 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 257.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) Perchlorate; Perchloric Acid, Cobalt(2+) Salt; Cobaltous Perchlorate; Cobalt Dihydrogen Diphosphate; Co(ClO4)2
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Quality Control

Our Cobalt Perchlorate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, spectroscopy, and loss on drying. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as organic compounds, reducing agents, and strong bases. Due to its hygroscopic and strong oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under dry conditions and isolated from combustible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co(ClO4)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005 %

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