Cobalt Oxide
Family – Co (Cobalt)
CAS Registry number – 1308-06-1
Formula – Co3O4
Cobalt oxide is normally available in various quantities. Special packaging requirements are available upon request. Black cobalt is stored in original packing and under conditions mentioned on the safety data sheet (SDS).
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Appearance
Occurs as a grey to black powder. At room temperature appears as a black odorless solid.
Solubility
Cobalt oxide is insoluble in water but soluble in acids.
Uses
It is a harmful allergenic compound. It is an inorganic compound mostly found as tricobalt tetra oxide. It is mainly used as a pigment for coloring glass and frits. Sometimes also used as catalyst or as a source for metallic cobalt.
Safety
Request safety data sheet (SDS) and refer to points 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13.
Specifications
Technical specifications are provided on request according to the application: the product is stored in original packing and under conditions mentioned on the safety data sheet (SDS).
Synonyms
Cobalt oxide 73%, cobalt oxide frit grade, black cobalt, tricobalt tetraoxide
Classification
Cobalt oxide is hazardous to the environment and harmful, if swallowed; it may cause sensitization by skin contact and it is toxic to aquatic organisms causing long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment. Request safety data sheet (SDS) and refer to points 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15. Technical specifications are provided on request according to the application.
