Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate
ALDRICH/203106 - 99.999% trace metals basis
Synonym: Cobaltous nitrate; Cobaltous nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, cobalt(II) salt
CAS Number: 10026-22-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CoN2O6 · 6H2O
Molecular Weight: 291.03
MDL Number: MFCD00149647
Linear Formula: Co(NO3)2 · 6H2O
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 203106-10G
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| application(s) | battery precursors catalysts material synthesis precursor |
| assay | 99.999% trace metals basis |
| form | crystals and lumps |
| impurities | ≤15.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis |
| InChI | 1S/Co.2NO3.6H2O/c;2*2-1(3 |
| InChI key | QGUAJWGNOXCYJF-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 55 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | core: cobalt |
| SMILES string | O.O.O.O.O.O.[Co++].[O-][N |
| Application: | Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate can be: • Used as a precursor to synthesize nano-Co3O4 via direct thermal decomposition method for electrochemical water oxidation applications • Used as a precursor to synthesize single-crystalline Co3O4 powders with controllable morphology for lithium-ion battery applications. cobalt-containing nanomaterials, such as nano-Co3O4, with controlled size, shape, and morphology via sol-gel method. • As a vital precursor to generate nickel-rich cathode materials (NMC, NCA) for lithium-ion batteries using co-precipitation process because of its simplicity, ease of scale-up, and ability to produce a homogeneous structure at the particle scale. Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate can be used as a: • A starting material in the preparation of Co-based nanomaterials and Co complexes. • A catalyst to synthesize 5-carboxanilide-dihydropy • A dopant to prepare LaCr1−xCoxO3 solid-solution ceramics for high temperature applications. |
| Features and Benefits: | • High purity with trace metal analysis (=< 15 ppm) for 32 elements, suitable for batteries. • High water solubility ideal for synthesizing composites for various applications. • Low ppm levels of metal ions including Al, K, Na, Mg, Cu, Co, etc. |
| General description: | Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate is an inorganic compound soluble in water. It is used as a precursor for the synthesis of cobalt-containing ceramic materials, such as cobalt ferrites and cobalt-doped titanium dioxide, which have magnetic, electrical, and photocatalytic properties. In addition, it finds use in electrochemical applications, such as in lithium-ion battery cathodes and fuel cell catalysts, due to the redox activity. |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |      GHS03,GHS05,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H272 - H302 + H332 - H317 - H318 - H334 - H341 - H350 - H360F - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | O,T,N |
| Risk Statements | 49-60-8-20-42/43-50/53-68 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN1477 - class 5.1 - PG 2 - EHS - Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s., H |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.999% trace metals basis |
| mp | 55 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |