Cobalt Nitrate CAS#10026-22-9
Excellent Solubility：Easily soluble in water and common organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and methyl acetate, ensuring convenient processing and wide applicability.
Versatile Industrial Applications：Widely used in the production of catalysts, ceramics, cobalt pigments, invisible inks, and specialty cobalt compounds, supporting multiple industries.
High Reactivity and Purity：Its crystalline form and chemical properties make it suitable for precise chemical reactions and high-performance material synthesis.
Effective Functional Performance：Delivers reliable performance in coloring, catalytic activity, and advanced material formulation, meeting diverse technical requirements.
Products Description of Cobalt Nitrate CAS#10026-22-9
Cobalt nitrate hexahydrate appears as a red crystalline powder. It dissolves readily in water, ethanol, acetone, and methyl acetate, and is slightly soluble in ammonia. This compound is mainly used in the production of catalysts, invisible inks, cobalt-based pigments, ceramics, sodium cobalt hexanitrite, and related materials. According to a reference list released on October 27, 2017 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization, cobalt and its compounds are classified as Group 2B carcinogens.
Cobaltous nitrate hexahydrate Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 55 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.88 |
| Refractive index | 1.52 |
| Storage temp. | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Solubility | 2170g/l |
| Form | Wet Crystalline Aggregates |
| Color | Red to pinkish-brown |
| Specific Gravity | 1.87 |
| PH | 4.0 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | 134 g/100 mL |
| Merck | 142,444 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.02 mg/m3 |
| Stability | Stable. Strong oxidizer - incompatible with reducing agents. |
| InChIKey | QGUAJWGNOXCYJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 10026-22-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cobalt nitrate hexahydrate (10026-22-9) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | O,Xn,N,T |
| Risk Statements | 8-22-40-43-50/53-42/43-36/37/38-68-20-60-49 |
| Safety Statements | 17-36/37-60-61-45-36/37/39-26-22-53 |
| RIDADR | UN 1477 5.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | QU7355500 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 5.1 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 28342920 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 691 mg/kg (Speijers) |
Product Application of Cobalt Nitrate CAS#10026-22-9
Cobalt nitrate is widely applied in the production of desulfurization catalysts, cobalt-based pigments, paint drying agents, vitamin B12 additives, and invisible inks. It is also used in the manufacture of cathode ray tube shells and as a colorant in ceramics. As an important raw material for producing various cobalt salts, pigments, and inks, it serves as a catalyst in the chemical industry. Additionally, it is utilized as an analytical reagent, a paint desiccant, and an antidote for cyanide poisoning. Cobalt nitrate is further employed in the preparation of cobalt-containing catalysts, ceramic colorants, sodium cobalt hexanitrite, and other cobalt compounds, including pigments and vitamin B12-related products.
