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Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Cobalt chloride hexahydrate;Cobaltous chloride;CoCl2·6H2O |
| Chinese name | 氯化钴 |
| Chinese synonyms | 六水氯化钴;氯化亚钴 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 7791-13-1 |
| EINECS No. | 231-589-4 |
| Molecular formula | CoCl2·6H2O |
| Molecular weight | 237.93 |
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Technical indicators
Co content ≥24.0%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.02%; iron ≤0.002%; nickel ≤0.05%; sulfate ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Red to violet crystalline powder, soluble in water, hygroscopic
Application scenarios
Cobalt electroplating, catalyst, feed additive, humidity indicator, pigment manufacturing