⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Cobalt Sulfate is a red to pink crystalline compound used primarily in electroplating, battery manufacturing, and as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions. It is also used as a source of cobalt in fertilizers and animal feed.
- Electroplating: Used in the electroplating of cobalt and other metals.
- Battery Manufacturing: Applied in the production of rechargeable batteries, especially in lithium-ion batteries.
- Chemical Industry: Used as a catalyst in various organic and industrial chemical processes.
- Animal Feed: Provides a source of cobalt for livestock.
- Agriculture: Used as a micronutrient in fertilizers.
Appearance
Red to pink crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
CoSO4
Molecular Weight
154.93 g/mol
Melting Point
735 °C
Density
3.56 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
4.0 - 5.0
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but can be sensitive to moisture
IUPAC Name
cobalt(2+) sulfate
Summenformel
CoSO4
Molekulargewicht
154.93 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Co+2]
InChIKey
KTVIXTQDYHMGHF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350 May cause cancer by inhalation
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H360 May damage fertility
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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