Cobalt Hydroxide is a rose red monoclinic or tetragonal crystal, insoluble in water, slightly amphoteric, difficult to dissolve in strong alkali, but soluble in acid and ammonium salt solution.Mainly used as a coloring agent for glass and enamel, as a raw material for other cobalt compounds, and as a desiccant for varnishes and coatings.
Formula: Co(OH)2
CAS No.: 21041-93-0
M.W.: 92.94
Properties: It is a kind of light pink powder, specific gravity 3.597, soluble in acid and ammonium salt solution, insoluble in water and alkali. It reacts with organic acids to form cobalt soap.
Specification(%):
| Assay (Co) | 62% |
| Fe | 0.003max |
| Ni | 0.003max |
| Zn | 0.003max |
| Mn | 0.003max |
| Cu | 0.003max |
| Pb | 0.003max |
Application:
Raw materials for cobalt salt manufacture, drier agent of paint and varnish, as well as catalyst for hydrogen peroxide decomposition.
It is used in the manufacture of cobalt salts, cobalt-containing catalysts and electrolysis to produce hydrogen peroxide decomposers. The paint industry is used as a paint drier. The glass industry is used as a colorant. Used as a cobalt salt, cobalt catalyst, battery electrode impregnation solution and paint desiccant; for glass, enamel coloring, cobalt compound, and desiccant for paints and varnishes.
Storage: Store at a ventilating and dry place, prevent damp and rain.
Packing: 25kg net, Paper/PE complex bags with double PE inners.