Cobalt (II) Carbonate is the inorganic compound with the formula CoCO3.
This reddish paramagnetic solid is an intermediate in the hydrometallurgical purification of cobalt from its ores.
It is an inorganic pigment, and a precursor to catalysts. Commercially available pale violet basic cobalt carbonate, with the formula CoCO3 (Co(OH) x (H2O)
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Sr. No. |
Test |
Specification |
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CAS Number: |
513-79-1 |
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2 |
Formula |
CoCO3 |
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3 |
Molecular weight |
118.94 (ANHYDROUS) |
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4 |
Synonym |
Cobaltous CARBONATE |
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5 |
Appearance (color) |
VIOLET |
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6 |
Appearance (form) |
Powder |
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7 |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, Soluble in acids |
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8 |
Cobalt (%) |
45 % min |
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9 |
Sulphate (Ca) |
< 0.05 % |
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10 |
Chloride |
< 0.005 % |
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11 |
Iron |
< 0.1 % |
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12 |
Ammonium |
< 0.1 % |
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Uses: Cobalt Carbonate is a precursor to cobalt carbonyl and various cobalt salts. It is a component of dietary supplements since cobalt is an essential element.
It is a precursor to blue pottery glazes, famously in the case of Delftware.