Description

Cobaltous Carbonate (CAS No. 513-79-1) is a high-purity inorganic compound with the molecular formula CCoO₃ and IUPAC name cobalt(2+);carbonate. This fine, pink-red powder is an essential cobalt source for industrial and research applications. As a sparingly soluble salt, it offers controlled cobalt release in chemical processes. Our product is synthesized under strict quality control to ensure consistency in composition, particle size, and reactivity. Available in various purity grades (up to 99.9%), it’s characterized by XRD and ICP-MS analysis. Common synonyms include Sphaerocobaltite and Cobalt spar. Packaged in moisture-resistant containers with nitrogen flushing to prevent oxidation. Typical cobalt content: 46-48% by weight.

Properties

• CAS Number: 513-79-1
• Complexity: 18.8
• IUPAC Name: cobaltous;carbonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/CH2O3.Co/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
• InChI Key: ZOTKGJBKKKVBJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Exact Mass: 118.917937
• Molecular Formula: CCoO3
• Molecular Weight: 118.942
• SMILES: C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Co+2]
• Topological: 63.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 118.917937
• Physical Description: Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Dry Powder
• Color/Form: Red powder or rhombohedral crystals
• Melting Point: 280 °C
• Solubility: In water, 0.00014 g/100 g water at 20 °C
• Density: 4.2 g/cu cm
• Stability/Shelf Life: Stable under recommended storage conditions. /Cobalt carbonate hydrate/
• Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.855, 1.60
• Synonyms: COBALTOUS CARBONATE, Cobalt(2+) carbonate, Sphaerocobaltite, Cobalt spar, Cobalt monocarbonate, Cobalt carbonate (1:1), HSDB 999, Carbonic acid, cobalt(2+) salt, Cobalt(2+) carbonate (CoCO3), C.I. 77353, EINECS 208-169-4, UNII-7H73A68FUV, NSC 112219, 7H73A68FUV, CI 77353, EC 208-169-4, NSC-112219, Cobaltum Carbonicum, COBALT CARBONATE, Cobalt(II) carbonate, 513-79-1, Cobalt carbonate (CoCO3), Cobalt (II) Carbonate, 7542-09-8, Cobalt(II)carbonate hydrate, Carbonic acid, cobalt(2+) salt (1:1), cobalt(2+);carbonate, MFCD00010940, Carbonic acid, cobalt salt, Carbonic acid, cobaltsalt, SCHEMBL60565, COBALTOUS CARBONATE [MI], DTXSID7052151, COBALTOUS CARBONATE [HSDB], EINECS 231-419-9, AKOS015916023, DB-318944, NS00080430, Q419804

Application

Cobaltous carbonate serves as a precursor for cobalt oxide production in ceramics and glass coloration. In catalysis, it’s used to prepare cobalt-based catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and hydroprocessing. The compound finds application in animal feed additives as a cobalt nutrient source. Electrochemical researchers utilize it as a starting material for lithium-ion battery cathode synthesis.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (48.1%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (100%)
• Resp. Sens. 1 (99.9%)
• Muta. 2 (99.9%)
• Carc. 1B (70.5%)
• Carc. 1B (29.3%)
• Repr. 1B (73.8%)
• Repr. 1B (10.9%)
• Repr. 1B (15.2%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (99.7%)
• Aquatic Chronic 1 (90.9%)

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