Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, redish purple crystals
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
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Synonyms:
Cobalt dichloride hexahydrate
, Cobalt Chloride, 6-Hydrate
, Cobaltous chloride hexahydrate
, Cobalt Chloride, Hexahydrate
Cobalt chloride is utilized in commercial applications such as electroplating, catalyst preparation, painting on glass and porcelain, and in the manufacture of vitamin B12.
It is also used as a humidity and water indicator; when cobalt chloride is used with desiccants, it will change from blue to pink upon absorption of moisture. Cobalt chloride is also used as an additive in fertilizer and feed.
Solubility : Soluble in water (100 mg/ml), alcohols, acetone, ether, glycerol.
Formula:
CoCl₂·6H₂O MW: 237.93 g/mol Density: 1.920 g/mL (lit.) Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00149652 CAS Number: 7791-13-1 UN: 3077 ADR: 6.1,III |
Specification Test Results
Identity Test | Passes |
pH (0.2 M aq soln) | Report Result |
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