Description
Cobaltous Carbonate Basic (CAS No. 12602-23-2), also known as Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide (Co5(CO3)2(OH)6), is a high-purity inorganic compound with the molecular formula C2H6Co5O12. This versatile cobalt-based material is widely utilized in industrial and research applications due to its unique chemical properties and stability. It appears as a pink to reddish-brown powder, insoluble in water but soluble in acids, making it ideal for catalysts, pigments, and precursor synthesis. Our product is rigorously tested for purity, consistency, and low heavy metal content, ensuring optimal performance in electrochemical, ceramic, and specialty chemical applications. Suitable for laboratory use, battery materials, and advanced material synthesis.
Properties
- CAS Number: 12602-23-2
- Complexity: 18.8
- IUPAC Name: pentacobaltous;dicarbonate;hexahydroxide
- InChI: InChI=1S/2CH2O3.5Co.6H2O/c2*2-1(3)4;;;;;;;;;;;/h2*(H2,2,3,4);;;;;;6*1H2/q;;5*+2;;;;;;/p-10
- InChI Key: HIYNGBUQYVBFLA-UHFFFAOYSA-D
- Exact Mass: 516.65189
- Molecular Formula: C2H6Co5O12
- Molecular Weight: 516.73
- SMILES: C(=O)([O-])[O-].C(=O)([O-])[O-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[Co+2].[Co+2].[Co+2].[Co+2].[Co+2]
- Topological: 132
- Monoisotopic Mass: 516.65189
- Synonyms: Cobalt carbonate hydroxide (Co5(CO3)2(OH)6), 12602-23-2, Cobaltous carbonate basic, W58TNI7T29, Cobalt, bis(carbonato(2-))hexahydroxypenta-, EINECS 235-714-3, Di(carbonato(2-))hexahydroxypentacobalt, COBALT CARBONATE (BASIC), COBALTOUS CARBONATE BASIC [MI], COBALT (COBALT CARBONATE (BASIC)), COBALT HYDROXIDE CARBONATE (CO5(OH)6(CO3)2), Di[carbonato(2-)]hexahydroxypentacobalt, 235-714-3, Cobalt basic carbonate, Cobalt carbonate hydroxide, cobalt(2+);dicarbonate;hexahydroxide, UNII-W58TNI7T29, Cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3), basic cobaltous, DTXSID7051636, HIYNGBUQYVBFLA-UHFFFAOYSA-D, Cobalt carbonate hydroxide (5:2:6), Cobalt carbonate, cobalt dihydroxide (2:3), Q27292324
Cobaltous Carbonate Basic serves as a key precursor in the production of cobalt oxide catalysts for fuel cells and lithium-ion battery cathodes. It is also employed in ceramic glazes and pigments due to its vibrant color stability. Additionally, this compound finds use in chemical synthesis as a cobalt source for advanced material research and industrial processes.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H334 (83%): May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
- H350 (17%): May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
- H351 (83%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
Precautionary Statements
- P203, P233, P260, P261, P271, P272, P280, P284, P302+P352, P304+P340, P318, P321, P333+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P403, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Sens. 1 (100%)
- Resp. Sens. 1 (83%)
- Carc. 1B (17%)
- Carc. 2 (83%)
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