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Ammonium cobalt(II) sulfate hexahydrate

Ammonium cobalt(II) sulfate hexahydrate

Catalog Number
ACM13586384
CAS
13586-38-4
Synonyms
Cobalt(II) ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
Application
Ammonium cobalt(II) sulfate hexahydrate serves multiple purposes across various industries. Primarily, it is utilized as a spectroscopic standard and is significant in cobalt plating processes, catalysis, and the ceramics industry. Its utility extends to the pharmaceutical sector, where it functions as an intermediate. With cobalt as its core element, this compound plays a vital role as a catalyst. From aqueous solutions, the compound crystallizes as the orange-red hexahydrate, a form notable for its magnetic properties and solubility characteristics. Its behavior varies with temperature: it transitions to different hydrated states and anhydrous forms, expanding its applicability in diverse commercial and scientific contexts.
Molecular Weight
395.23
Molecular Formula
(NH4)2Co(SO4)2 · 6H₂O

Product Information

Melting Point
120 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
1.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
Appearance
Pink to red crystalline
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