Cobalt carbonate

[formula]
Coco3

[cas registry number]
513-79-1

[synonyms]

Carbonate of cobalt, cobaltous carbonate, carbonicacid,
Cobalt(ii) carbonate, spherocobaltite.

[appearance]

Cobalt carbonate is an odorless purple powder.

[solubility]
Cobalt carbonate is insoluble in water and ammonia; but however soluble in acids.

[uses]
Cobalt carbonate is used as a microelement in the zootechnical industry,
As raw material in the production of pigments and as catalysts.

[description]

Cobalt carbonate is the inorganic compound with the formula coco3,
It is the carbonate salt of cobalt.
Cobalt carbonate is prepared by heating cobaltous sulfate with a solution of sodium bicarbonate.
This reddish paramagnetic solid is an intermediate in the hydrometallurgical purification of cobalt
From its ores. It is an inorganic pigment, and a precursor to catalysts.

[classification]

Cobalt carbonate is harmful if swallowed and may cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact