Cobalt carbonate

Cobalt carbonate (CAS 513-79-1), also known as cobaltous carbonate, is an inorganic cobalt salt used across metallurgical, catalytic, and coating applications. It functions primarily as a cobalt source in processes where controlled reactivity is required. In the mining and metals industry, it serves as a precursor for producing cobalt oxides, cobalt powders, and hard metal alloys used in cutting tools. These materials are essential for manufacturing wear-resistant components and industrial machinery.

Coatings and pigment manufacturers use it to introduce cobalt into ceramic glazes, glass colorants, and drying agents for alkyd-based paints. This ensures consistent coloration and improved drying times in various industrial finishing processes. As a catalyst precursor, it is calcined or reduced to generate active cobalt species for hydroprocessing and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. This makes it a vital component in modern petrochemical and fuel production technologies.

Water treatment applications utilize its pH-buffering capacity to stabilize process streams where cobalt dosing is required. This application is critical for maintaining chemical balance in specialized industrial water systems. The product is supplied as a fine pink to violet powder in both technical and reagent grades. Purity specifications typically range from 99% for laboratory uses down to technical grades suited for metallurgical processing.

Our material meets rigorous quality benchmarks, including USP and ACS standards where applicable for high-purity requirements. Packaging is available in small drums through to bulk quantities depending on your specific needs.