Product name: Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate
Other names: Cobalt sulfate, Cobalt monosulfate
Chemical formula: CoSO4.7H2O
CAS: 10026-24-1
Content: 98%
Origin: Finland
Specification: 25kg/bag

Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate is also known as Cobalt sulfate, Cobalt monosulfate, its chemical formula is CoSO4.7H2O. It is widely used in the production of glass, ceramics, paint, electroplating, animal feed…

Outstanding properties of Cobalt sulfate
Appearance of Cobalt sulfate

Under normal conditions it exists as a heptahydrate, brown or red crystals, insoluble in water and methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol.

Physical and chemical properties of Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate

Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate decomposes before melting at 1500C, losing two water molecules at 630C, followed by two water molecules at 1090C and the final water molecules at 2000C.
The blue color of the compound is due to water of hydration, when heated in a flame the crystals lose water and turn gray-white.

How to produce and prepare Cobalt sulfate?
Cobalt sulfate is formed by reacting cobalt(II) oxide, cobalt(II) hydroxide, or cobalt(II) carbonate with sulfuric acid solution.

Important applications of Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate chemical
– Cobalt Sulfate is a water-soluble form of Cobalt, it is used widely because of its reasonable price, less dehydration or decomposition than nitrate and chloride.
– They are used in battery manufacturing.
– Cobalt Sulfate is present in Cobalt plating solution
– This compound is also used in oil paint, printing ink, ceramics, porcelain,…
– In agriculture, this substance is used to supplement micronutrients in animal feed, they have the effect of stimulating the blood-forming process, increasing the growth and development rate of pigs.

Some applications of copper sulfate:

Used as a relatively benign and inexpensive reagent.
It is also used in organic synthesis, the anhydrous salt catalyzes trans-acetylation in organic synthesis. The hydrated salt reacts with potassium permanganate to provide an oxidant for the conversion of the primary alcohol.

Notes on use and storage of Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate chemicals
Notes on storage of Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate
– Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate placed in the workplace must be stored carefully to avoid polluting the environment as well as affecting people around.
– Keep them in cool, dry places, away from direct sunlight.
– Chemical warehouses must be separated to avoid chemical leakage or spillage causing pollution.
– Chemical storage warehouses must be located far from residential areas, away from water sources, places that store water for daily life or cultivation because it will seriously affect health.
What should be noted when using Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate?
When in contact with Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate in particular and other chemicals in general, it is necessary to equip yourself with appropriate tools and full protective equipment.