Cobalt Metal (CAS 7440-48-4)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

COBALT METAL

Cat. NoKC.310229 CategoryMetals & Elements Molecular FormulaCo CAS7440-48-4 Molecular Weight58.93319 g/mol

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Cobalt is an element with atomic symbol Co, atomic number 27, and atomic weight 58.93.

Cobalt is used to make superalloys (alloys that maintain their strength at high temperatures approaching their melting points) and in pigment manufacture.
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Physical Description	Cobalt appears as a black powder.
Color/Form	Gray metal, hexagonal or cubic
Odor	Odorless (cobalt metal dust and cobalt fumes)
Melting Point	2723 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	5198 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density	8.9 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	0 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	cobalt
Molecular Formula	Co
Molecular Weight	58.93319 g/mol
CAS	7440-48-4
SMILES	[Co]
InChIKey	GUTLYIVDDKVIGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.310229
Pack sizes	250GM

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