Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate
Availability
Cobalt chloride hexahydrate is available in various concentrations. Special packaging requirements for chloride of cobalt are available upon request. Cobalt dichloride is stored in original packing and under conditions mentioned on the safety data sheet.
Formula
CoCl2.6H2O
CAS
7791-13-1
Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate
Description
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Appearance
Cobalt chloride hexahydrate is a blue crystalline powder that in the presence of water assumes different forms, the most stable of which has a ruby red crystalline appearance.
Solubility
Cobalt chloride hexahydrate is soluble in water and alcohol.
Uses
Cobalt chloride hexahydrate is a raw material for catalysts and for production of pigments for ceramics. It is also used for the metal surface treatment industry.
Classification
Cobalt chloride may cause cancer, if inhaled; may cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact; it is hazardous to the environment; very toxic to aquatic organisms. Request safety data sheet (SDS) and refer to points 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15. Technical specifications are provided on request according to the application.
Safety
Request safety data sheet (SDS) and refer to points 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13.
Specifications
Technical specifications are provided on request according to the application: cobalt chloride hexahydrate is stored in original packing and under conditions mentioned on the safety data sheet (SDS).
Synonyms
Cobalt dichloride, chloride of cobalt, cobaltous chloride, cobalt chloride purpureo