Cobalt oxide CAS 1307-96-6

What is Cobalt oxide CAS 1307-96-6?

Cobalt(II) oxide CAS 1307-96-6 is primarily produced by heating cobalt metal in air or by thermal decomposition of cobalt salts like hydroxide, carbonate, or nitrate, serving as an important precursor for other cobalt compounds and finding extensive use in traditional and modern industrial sectors.

Specification

Feature

• Color Variability: Ranges from olive-green to dark gray or black depending on particle size and preparation.
• Powder Form: Typically supplied as an amorphous or fine powder.
• Cubic Structure: Adopts a sodium chloride (NaCl)-type crystal lattice.
• Antiferromagnetic: Exhibits antiferromagnetic behavior below certain temperatures.
• Air Sensitivity: Shows sensitivity to air and moisture in some forms.

Application

• Ceramic Pigment: Used as an additive for blue glazes, enamels, and pottery coloring (producing cobalt blue).
• Glass Coloring: Employed for tinting glass and decolorization processes.
• Paint Drier: Acts as an oxidation catalyst in paints, varnishes, oils, and fast-drying formulations.
• Battery Materials: Serves in lithium-ion battery components, including anode or precursor for cathode materials.
• Catalysis: Functions as a catalyst or precursor for cobalt-metal catalysts in various reactions.
• Other Uses: Applied in semiconductors, preparation of cobalt salts, and sintered tungsten carbide binders.

Packaging

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