Description

Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate is a versatile inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a precursor in catalysis and as a source of cobalt ions. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for ensuring reliable performance in sensitive industrial and research applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the chemical synthesis, battery materials, and catalyst development sectors.

Application

• Catalyst and Reagent Precursor: A key starting material in the synthesis of catalysts for hydroformylation, oxidation, and other organic transformations.
• Electrochemical Materials: Used in the research and development of cathode materials for lithium-ion and other advanced battery systems.
• Drying Agent and Humidity Indicator: Employed in desiccants and silica gels, where its color change from blue to pink indicates moisture presence.
• Electroplating and Surface Treatment: Serves as a source of cobalt for electroplating baths to provide wear-resistant and decorative coatings.
• Nutritional Supplement and Animal Feed: Used as a source of the essential trace element cobalt in vitamin B12 synthesis for animal nutrition.
• Laboratory Research: A standard reagent in analytical chemistry, educational demonstrations, and materials science research.
• Pigment and Ceramic Glaze: Imparts distinctive blue colors in ceramics, glass, and certain artistic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	7791-13-1
Molecular Formula	CoCl₂·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	237.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobaltous Chloride Hexahydrate; Cobalt(II) Chloride Hexahydrate; Cobalt Dichloride Hexahydrate; Cobalt Chloride 6-Hydrate; Cobalt Muriate Hexahydrate; Hexaaquacobalt(II) Chloride; Cobalt Chloride, 6-Hydrate
EINECS	231-589-4

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red monoclinic crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CoCl₂·6H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.1 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.005 %

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