Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, PurReagent 97.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  Cl2CoH2O
Molecular Weight:  237.93g/mol
CAS Number: 7791-13-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 40 mm Hg ( 0 °C)
Autoignition temp. No Data Available
Explosion limit No Data Available
Assay Purity ?97%
Refractive index No Data Available
B pt. 1049 °C
M pt. 86°C
Density 3.35
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H317,H318,H334,H341,H350i,H360FD,H410
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is widely applied as a humidity indicator in desiccants and indicator papers. The compound is used in electroplating pigment preparation catalysts and laboratory reagents. It also finds use in educational demonstrations to show hydration and dehydration reactions.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate is an inorganic compound that appears as pink to red crystalline solids due to the presence of water of hydration. It is readily soluble in water and alcohol forming pink solutions. The compound changes color when it loses or gains water making it visually distinctive.