Description

Cobalt Carbonate is an inorganic compound that serves as a vital precursor for numerous cobalt-based materials and catalysts. Its controlled purity and consistent particle size make it a critical raw material for industries requiring reliable performance and color properties. This product is essential for manufacturers in the ceramics, animal feed, and chemical synthesis sectors, where it is used to impart distinctive blue hues, provide essential trace minerals, and act as a catalyst intermediate.

Application

• As a key raw material for producing cobalt oxide and other cobalt salts used in ceramics and glass to create stable blue pigments and glazes.
• As a nutritional trace mineral supplement in animal feed premixes to prevent cobalt deficiency.
• In the manufacturing of catalysts for petroleum refining, hydroformylation, and other chemical synthesis processes.
• As a precursor in the production of cobalt metal powders and alloys for the battery and metallurgical industries.
• In the preparation of driers for paints, inks, and varnishes to accelerate the drying process.
• For use in electroplating solutions and surface treatment applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Carbonate
CAS No.	7542-09-8
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 carbonate basic (variable composition); Spherocobaltite (mineral)
EINECS	231-417-6

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Carbonate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, heavy metal content, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as 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 Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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