Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate
Cupric Sulfate Heptahydrate
- CAS
- 10026-24-1
- EC
- 600-050-9
- Sectors
- Animal Nutrition, Electronics & Solar PV
Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate (CAS 10026-24-1) is a red crystalline cobalt salt that is soluble in water and alcohol, appearing as a red powder or rose pink crystalline solid, and serves as a primary cobalt source for electroplating, pigments, battery cathode production, and animal feed supplementation. It is a primary cobalt source for industrial and agricultural applications.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | Co.H2O4S.7H2O |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 281.1 g/mol |
| Appearance | Red powder or rose pink crystalline solid. Odorless. |
| Form | Solid |
| Color | Red-brown |
| Melting point | 96.8 °C |
| Boiling point | 420 °C |
| Density | 1.95 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | 362 g/L (20 °C) |
| pH | 4 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Acute toxicity, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| HS code | 28332930 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate
Applications
Used in electroplating, pigments, and battery cathode production. Also serves as a trace mineral supplement in animal feed formulations.
Safety & Risks
Harmful if inhaled or swallowed; suspected carcinogen. Handle under fume extraction and wear protective equipment.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg PE-lined bags or drums. Store cool, dry, and sealed.