1. Formula: Co (NO3)2.6H2O
2. CAS NO.: 10026-22-9
3. M. W: 291.04
4. Properties: . Red monoclinic crystal columnar crystal, density: 1.87g/cm3, freely soluble in water, ethanol, acetone and methyl acetate, slightly soluble in ammonia water.
5. Specification: (%)
Index  Industry grade  Special grade  
Assay (Co(NO3)2.6H2O)  98.0 min  98.0 min  
Water insoluble substance  0.02 max  0.01 max  
Chloride (Cl)   0.02max   0.01 max  
Sulfate (SO4)   0.02 max  0.02 max  
Magnesium(Mn)   0.02 max  0.005 max  
Iron(Fe)   0.005 max  0.0005 max  
Nickel(Ni)   0.20 max  0.05 max  
Zinc(Zn)   0.02 max  0.02 max  
Heavy metals(Cu)   0.005 max  0.01 max  
6. Application: Mainly used as catalyzer material in chemical industry, antitoxic for cyanide, reagent for antitoxic, colorant in ceramic industry and material for paint drier.
7. Storage: Store in a cool, ventilating place. Prevent package from breaking and deliquescing
8. Packing: 25kg net, Paper/PE complex bags with double PE inners.