BioFuran Materials LLC Cobalt (II) Formate Dihydrate

BioFuran Materials Cobalt (II) Formate Dihydrate (Co(HCOO)2·2H2O) is a water-soluble reddish crystalline solid.

Chemical Name: Cobalt (II) Formate Dihydrate, Cobalt diformate dihydrate

Functions: Accelerator, Catalyst, Corrosion Inhibitor, Electrolyte, Fertilizer, Micronutrient, Pigment, Precursor, Reagent

Chemical Family: Formates, Minerals

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Agrochemical Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Oxidation catalysis
  • Paints, varnishes, and inks as drying agents
  • Cathode material precursor for rechargeable lithium batteries
  • Magnetic component precursor in devices
  • Pigment material in glass, porcelain, ceramics, paints, inks and enamelware
  • Rubber adhesion promoter
  • Anti-corrosion component in alloys
  • Precursor for long-chain cobalt-based paint dryers
  • Animal feed supplement
  • Micronutrient cobalt fertilizer
  • Precursor for technologically useful formato-cobalt complexes

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Reddish pink crystalline powder
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Range138-142°C
Molecular Weight187.01g/mol
Purity98%
Relative Density1.79-1.83