Learn More
Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate is used in the preparation of pigments, as well as in the manufacture of other cobalt salts, which is used in porcelains and glass. It is used in storage batteries and electroplating baths, sympathetic inks, and as an additive to soils and animal feeds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate is used in the preparation of pigments, as well as in the manufacture of other cobalt salts, which is used in porcelains and glass. It is used in storage batteries and electroplating baths, sympathetic inks, and as an additive to soils and animal feeds.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
pH | 4 |
Quantity | 500 g |
Linear Formula | CoSO4·7H2O |
UN Number | UN3077 |
Merck Index | 14,2448 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 281.10 (154.99 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 2.03 |
Show More |
Safety and Handling
- Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
- H360F-May damage fertility.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
Your input is important to us. Please complete this form to provide feedback related to the content on this product.