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Cobalt (II) nitrate hexahydrate

SKU 21304739 CAS 10026-22-9 Co(NO3)2 · 6 H2O MW 291.03 Available on enquiry

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Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate is a cobalt salt used in catalysts, pigments, and chemical synthesis. It appears as red crystals and is soluble in water and ethanol. CAS: 10026-22-9, molecular formula: Co(NO₃)₂ · 6 H₂O, molecular weight: 291.03 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Hazardous: signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 21304739
CAS Number: 10026-22-9
IUPAC Name: cobalt(2+);dinitrate;hexahydrate
Molecular Formula: Co(NO3)2 · 6 H2O
Molecular Weight: 291.03
Exact Mass: 290.9722
SMILES: [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].O.O.O.O.O.O.[Co+2]
InChIKey: QGUAJWGNOXCYJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/Co.2NO3.6H2O/c;2*2-1(3)4;;;;;;/h;;;6*1H2/q+2;2*-1;;;;;;
PubChem CID: 24821

Synonyms

Co(NO3)2.6H2O
Cobalt dinitrate hexahydrate
Cobalt nitrate hexahydrate
Cobalt(2+) nitrate hexahydrate
cobalt(2+);dinitrate;hexahydrate
Cobaltous nitrate hexahydrate
COBALTUM NITRICUM
Kobalt (II)-nitrat-hexahydrat
NITRIC ACID, COBALT(2+) SALT, HEXAHYDRATE
Nitric acid, cobalt(2+) salt, hydrate (2:1:6)

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: 55 °C

Source: PubChem CID 24821 (ICSC)

Frequently asked questions

What is cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate commonly used for?

It is primarily used as a precursor for cobalt catalysts, in electroplating, ceramics, and as a pigment in glass and porcelain manufacturing.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate?

The formula is **Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O**, and the molecular weight is **291.03 g/mol**.

What safety classification does cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate have?

It is classified with the **signal word 'Danger'** due to its hazardous properties, including toxicity and corrosivity.

What grades of cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies **technical and reagent grades**—contact us for specific purity requirements or custom formulations.

Can Molekula supply cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk packaging options; minimum order quantities and packaging details are available upon request.

What documentation is provided with an order of cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.