Cobalt (II) Chloride Hexahydrate 97%

What is Cobalt (II) Chloride? It is an inorganic compound, a salt of cobalt and chlorine, with the formula CoCl₂. The compound forms several hydrates CoCl₂·nH₂O, for n = 1, 2, 6, and 9. The anhydrous form is a blue crystalline solid; the dihydrate is purple and the hexahydrate is pink. Commercial samples are usually the hexahydrate, which is one of the most commonly used cobalt salts in the lab.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Cobalt (II) Chloride Hexahydrate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Desiccants
Widely used as a drying agent and indicator for water in desiccants, it undergoes a colour change upon hydration or dehydration, making it useful in humidity indicators.

Catalysis
Used as a catalyst in various organic reactions, such as acetylation and tosylation of alcohols, and condensation reactions. 

Electroplating
Finds use in electroplating processes.

Chemical Synthesis
Can be used as a source of Cobalt in chemical synthesis.