Description

Cobalt(II) Sulfate Hydrate is an essential inorganic salt of cobalt, widely utilized across various industrial and technical sectors. Its primary value lies in its role as a reliable source of cobalt ions, which are critical for catalysis, electroplating, and as a micronutrient. This product is particularly important for manufacturers in the battery, ceramics, animal feed, and chemical synthesis industries who require a consistent and high-purity cobalt precursor. We supply Cobalt(II) Sulfate Hydrate CAS NO 60459-08-7 to meet the stringent demands of global industrial applications.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in electroplating baths to deposit cobalt and cobalt alloy coatings for wear resistance, hardness, and magnetic properties.
• Battery Manufacturing: Serves as a key precursor material in the synthesis of cathodes for lithium-ion and other advanced battery technologies.
• Ceramics & Pigments: Acts as a colorant to produce distinctive blue glazes, glasses, and ceramic pigments.
• Animal Nutrition: Formulated into mineral premixes as a vital trace element (cobalt) for ruminant feed to support vitamin B12 synthesis.
• Catalyst Production: Employed in the preparation of catalysts for petroleum refining, hydrodesulfurization, and various organic synthesis reactions.
• Drying Agents: Used in the manufacture of siccatives (driers) for paints, varnishes, and inks.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a starting material or reagent in the production of other cobalt salts and coordination compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories for analytical chemistry, material science research, and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Sulfate Hydrate
CAS No.	60459-08-7
Molecular Formula	CoSO₄·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Variable (Anhydrous: 154.99 g/mol)
Synonyms	Cobaltous Sulfate Hydrate; Cobalt Monosulfate Hydrate; Sulfuric Acid, Cobalt(2+) Salt, Hydrate; Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate (common hydrate form); CoSO₄; Cobalt(2+) sulfate hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Sulfate Hydrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with relevant industrial and technical grade specifications. We prioritize purity, heavy metal content, and precise assay values to meet the critical requirements of our clients' processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters are available upon request for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as CoSO₄)	≥ 98.0 %
Cobalt (Co) Content	≥ 20.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.5 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.05 %

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