Products Description
Cobalt Sulfate (CoSO₄) Powder – Lithium Cobalt Oxide Raw Material
Specifications:
Cobalt sulfate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CoSO₄. It typically appears as red or pink powder or crystals. The compound is highly soluble in water, producing a pink aqueous solution.
Applications:
Cobalt sulfate has a broad range of uses across various industries and scientific fields, including:
Catalyst: Used as a catalyst in numerous chemical reactions, especially in organic synthesis.
Electroplating: A key component in electroplating solutions, cobalt sulfate helps deposit a cobalt layer on metal surfaces, enhancing corrosion resistance and hardness.
Pigment: Utilized as a pigment in the manufacture of ceramics, glass, and paints.
Battery Industry: Serves as a vital raw material for producing lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO₂), the cathode material in lithium-ion batteries.
Fertilizer: Acts as a trace element fertilizer to supply cobalt to plants.
Laboratory Reagent: Employed as an analytical and chemical reagent in laboratory settings.
Technical Parameters
| Packing: 1kg/bag | |||
| Item | Criterion of detection | ||
| Battery grade | Electroplate grade | Industry grade | |
| Co | ≧21% | ≧20% | ≧20% |
| Ni | ≦0.001% | ≦0.002% | ≦0.8% |
| Fe | ≦0.001% | ≦0.002% | ≦0.05% |
| Cu | ≦0.001% | ≦0.002% | ≦0.02% |
| Zn | ≦0.001% | ≦0.002% | ≦0.03% |
| Pb | ≦0.001% | ≦0.002% | ≦0.08% |
| Molecular formula | CoSO4.7H2O | ||
| Shape and properties | Brown red crystal, lost 7H2O at 420 ℃, | ||
| soluble in water and methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol, | |||
| easy weathering in the air. | |||
| Application | cabaltous nitrateused in the manufacture of cobalt salt catalyst, | ||
| additive and plating paintdrying agent,cobalt pigments, alkaline battery… | |||
| Safety precautions for cobalt sulfate |
| Toxicity: Cobalt sulfate is toxic, and protective equipment such as gloves and masks should be worn when operating. |
| Environmental impact: Cobalt sulfate has a certain degree of pollution to the environment, and waste should be properly handled. |
| Storage: Cobalt sulfate should be stored in a cool, dry place to avoid contact with oxidants. |
