Product Name:

Cobalt Oxide

WCode:

03-047

CAS No.

1308-06-1

Molecular Formula:

CoO.Co2O3

Formula Weight:

240.80

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

Black gray crystalline powder

Melting Point

895°C (Decomposes)

Boiling Point

3800°C

Specific Gravity

6.11

Solubility in Water

Insoluble

NFPA Ratings

Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity:0

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions. Hydroscopic

 

 

Applications

Cobalt Oxide is used to prepare pigments for decorating porcelains and other cobalt salts. It is used in sympathetic inks and as an additive to soils and animal feeds. It is used as a colorant in ceramics and manufacturing glass. It is used as a catalyst. 

 

Sales Specification

Appearance:

Black powder

Assay (As Co):

72.0% Min

Ni:

0.1% Max

Fe:

0.1% Max

Cu:

0.2% Max

Mn:

0.2% Max

Zn:

0.1% Max

Pb:

0.005% Max

Mesh size:

98% through

 

 

 

 

Packing:

In 25 & 50 KG  iron drum