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.

• Desiccants
• Chemical synthesis
• Catalysts

Assay as Co: 23.5-25.0% w/w (Complexometric)
M.F.: Cl2Co•6H2O
M.W.: 237.93
Calcium (Ca): <1500ppm
Nickel (Ni): <1200ppm
Manganese (Mn): <550ppm
Iron (Fe): <250ppm
Magnesium (Mg): <80ppm
Copper (Cu): <30ppm
Water Insolubles: <1000ppm

Cas Number: 7791-13-1

Einecs Number: 231-589-4

HS Code / Commodity Code: 28273930

UN Number: 3077

Hazard Phrases: H302,H334,H317,H341,H350,H360,H400,H410

Prec Phrases: P284,P201,P261,P273,P405,P501a