Cobaltous sulfate heptahydrate
Cobaltous sulfate heptahydrate (CAS: 10026-24-1) is a red crystalline salt providing a water-soluble source of cobalt(II) ions for electroplating, catalyst preparation, and animal nutrition. In electroplating, it serves as the electrolyte for decorative and functional cobalt coatings offering hardness, wear resistance, and bright metallic finishes on metal substrates. The ceramics and pigment industries employ it to produce cobalt blue pigments and colored glazes for glass, pottery, and enamel coatings. Animal feed formulations include cobalt sulfate as an essential trace element for vitamin B12 synthesis in ruminants, supporting red blood cell formation and metabolic health. It also acts as a catalyst precursor in oxidation reactions and as a drying agent in paint and ink formulations. With its high solubility and consistent cobalt content, this salt is the standard cobalt source across these industrial and nutritional applications.
– Electroplating: Used as the cobalt electrolyte source for bright, hard decorative and functional metal coatings with corrosion resistance.
– Pigment and Ceramic Coloration: Serves as the cobalt source for blue pigments, glass coloration, and ceramic glazes providing intense, stable coloration.
– Animal Nutrition: Applied as a trace mineral supplement in livestock feed supporting vitamin B12 synthesis and preventing cobalt deficiency.
– Catalyst and Drier Applications: Employed as a catalyst precursor in oxidation processes and as a siccative accelerating drying in paints, inks, and varnishes.
Product Name: Cobaltous sulfate heptahydrate
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