Products Description of Cobalt Nitrate CAS#10026-22-9
Cobalt nitrate hexahydrate is a red crystalline powder that dissolves easily in water, ethanol, acetone, and methyl acetate, while being only sparingly soluble in ammonia. Its primary applications include the production of catalysts, invisible inks, cobalt-based pigments, ceramics, sodium cobalt hexanitrite, and related materials. According to a reference list published 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 finds extensive use in the manufacture of desulfurization catalysts, cobalt-based pigments, paint driers, vitamin B12 supplements, and invisible inks. It is also employed in the production of cathode ray tube casings and as a coloring agent for ceramics. As a key raw material for a variety of cobalt salts, pigments, and inks, it functions as a catalyst within the chemical sector. Additional applications include serving as an analytical reagent, a paint drying agent, and an antidote for cyanide intoxication. Cobalt nitrate is also utilized in the preparation of cobalt-containing catalysts, ceramic colorants, sodium cobalt hexanitrite, and other cobalt-based compounds, encompassing pigments and vitamin B12-related products.
