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229598

Cobalt(II) sulfate hydrate

99.998% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Cobaltous sulfate

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Linear Formula:
CoSO4 · xH2O
CAS Number:
60459-08-7
Molecular Weight:
155.00 (anhydrous basis)
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24853289
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
233-334-2
MDL number:
MFCD00149657
Assay:
99.998% trace metals basis
Form:
crystals and lumps
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assay

99.998% trace metals basis

form

crystals and lumps

reaction suitability

core: cobalt

impurities

≤25.0 ppm Trace Rare Earth Analysis

density

2.03 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

battery precursors
catalysts
material synthesis precursor

SMILES string

O.[Co++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/Co.H2O4S.H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);1H2/q+2;;/p-2

InChI key

BGORGFZEVHFAQU-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Application

Cobalt(II) sulfate hydrate (CoSO4.H2O) can be used in the synthesis of coordination polymers. It can also be used as a starting material in the synthesis of cobalt sulfides hexagonal nanocrystallites.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1B Inhalation - Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Storage Class

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

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