Do you need a dependable supplier of Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate for your laboratory or industrial purposes? Elem Trade provides Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate of high purity, certified to meet quality control, and delivered with convenience. We serve customers from different industries with uninterrupted supply and value-added services, such as packaging tailored to specific requirements.
What is Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate?
Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate or CoCl₂·6H₂O is a deep pink to red crystalline solid. It is highly soluble in water and alcohol. Internally, it has a vast application range, serving supremely valuable as a source of cobalt ions in diverse chemical reactions. Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate is best known as an indicator, catalyst, and nutrient supplement for its flawless color-changing property when subjected to humidity.
Common Applications
- Humidity Indicators: Changes color with moisture content to mark the presence of water vapor in desiccants and packaging.
- Catalysts: Used for promoting chemical reactions, it catalyzes reactions such as chemical synthesis and the polymerization of macromolecules.
- Electroplating: In cobalt electroplating solutions, it is used for coating protection against corrosion.
- Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent in laboratory tests and qualitative analyses.
- Pigments: Used for making cobalt-based dyes and inks.
- Nutritional Supplements: Used in small amounts as additives to animal feed.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Purity (CoCl₂·6H₂O) | 98% min |
| Appearance | Pink to Red Crystalline Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water and Alcohol |
| Packaging | 25kg bags, HDPE containers, Custom options |
