COBALT ACCETATE

Other Names: Its other names are Cobalt(II) acetate or cobalt acetate.

Properties: Reddish-violet crystals form.

Solubility: It is easily soluble in acids, alcohol, and water.

Relative Density: 1.7043

Stability: It loses its stability when heated at 140°C.

Preparation: It is prepared by the reaction of cobalt carbonate with acetic acid.

Grades: It is found in the market as technical grade, pure grade, and CP grade.

Precautions: Strongly prohibited in food items in any form.

Uses:

• It is used in the making of synthetic inks.
• Widely used in paint and varnish dryers.
• It performs as a catalyst in many product-making processes.
• Used in anodizing.
• Has good characteristics as a foam stabilizer.
• Used for mineral settlement.