Ammonium cobalt(II) sulfate hexahydrate

• CAS: 13586-38-4
• Catalog Number: ACM13586384
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 395.23
• Molecular Formula: (NH4)2Co(SO4)2 · 6H₂O
• Synonyms: Cobalt(II) ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
• Melting Point: 120 °C
• Density: 1.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
• Appearance: Pink to red crystalline
• 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.