Cobalt(II) chloride, PurReagent, >=97.0%

PurReagent


Properties

Vapour pressure 40 mmHg ( 0 °C)
Water Solubility 585.9 g/l (20 °C
Assay Purity >=97%
B pt. 1049 °C
M pt. 724 °C
Density 3.36 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H317,H318,H334,H341,H350i,H360F,H410
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28273990
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 3077

Description

Application
Used as a humidity and moisture indicator. Applied in catalysts for chemical reactions. Used in electroplating and metal surface treatment. Laboratory reagent in analytical chemistry. Intermediate in manufacture of cobalt-containing compounds.

Purpose
The main purpose of Cobalt(II) Chloride is to act as a chemical reagent catalyst and moisture indicator. Its color change between blue and pink makes it especially useful for detecting water or humidity in industrial and laboratory applications.

General Description
Cobalt(II) Chloride is an inorganic cobalt salt with the formula CoCl2. It is commonly found as a blue crystalline solid in its anhydrous form and pink when hydrated. It is widely used in laboratories catalysts and moisture indicators. Soluble in water and alcohol. Hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive compound.