Description

Cobalt Carbonate is an inorganic compound that serves as a vital precursor for a wide range of cobalt-based materials. Its controlled purity and consistent quality are essential for producing stable pigments, efficient catalysts, and specialized ceramics. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers in the ceramics, catalyst, and animal feed supplement industries, where precise chemical composition directly impacts product performance and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Ceramic Glaze and Pigment Production: A key source of cobalt for creating stable blue and green colors in porcelain, tiles, and pottery.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Used as a raw material in the synthesis of catalysts for petroleum refining and various chemical synthesis processes.
• Animal Nutrition: Serves as a source of essential trace element cobalt in mineral premixes for livestock feed.
• Electrochemical Applications: A precursor material in the production of cobalt oxides for battery cathodes and supercapacitors.
• Drying Agent for Paints and Inks: Functions as an efficient siccative to accelerate the oxidation and polymerization of drying oils.
• Glass and Enamel Coloring: Imparts distinctive blue hues to specialty glass and enamel coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Carbonate
CAS No.	513-79-1
Molecular Formula	CoCO₃
Molecular Weight	118.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) carbonate; Cobaltous carbonate; Carbonic acid, cobalt(2+) salt; Cobalt monocarbonate; Cobalt carbonate (1:1); Cobalt(2+) carbonate; Spherocobaltite
EINECS	208-169-4

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Carbonate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product is tested against rigorous in-house specifications for purity, heavy metal content, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to red powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co)	≥ 49.0 %
Assay (as CoCO₃)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.002 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.2 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.05 %
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details

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