Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate

Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate (CAS 10026-24-1), also known as cobaltous sulfate heptahydrate, is a water-soluble cobalt salt supplied primarily as a crystalline solid.

Where is Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate used?

• Agriculture: corrects cobalt deficiencies in livestock feed and soil amendment programs where ruminant health depends on adequate trace mineral intake
• Battery and electroplating: cobalt source in electrodeposition baths and precursor in synthesis of cobalt-based cathode materials
• Catalyst manufacturing: starting material for cobalt oxide and mixed-metal catalysts used in hydroprocessing and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
• Personal care: incorporated at controlled levels in certain hair colorant systems where cobalt ions contribute to oxidative dyeing chemistry
• It functions as a source of bioavailable cobalt across agricultural, industrial, and specialty chemical applications.

Good to know: This specialized use requires precise concentration management for safety.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels typically ranging from 98% to 99%+
• Packaging in bags and drums suited to bulk industrial procurement