Cobalt ※ In German it means the soul of the devil.
Atomic number=27 |
Atomic weight=58.933200 |
Element mark=Co |
Density●8.910g/cm 3 (αtype) |
Making method ● calcinate ores into oxide, solve in acid hydrochloric to remove impure matter and then use appropriate reducing agent to obtain metal.
Cobalt Powder Properties
Appearance: grey powder, odorless |
●Boiling point=3100℃ |
●Melting point=1492℃ |
Volatility: None |
Relative weight: 8.9(20℃) |
Water solubility: None |
Others: soluble in dilute acid |
About Cobalt Powder
One of iron family elements; grey metal; slightly rusty on the surface in the air; slowly solve in acid and generate oxygen; used as catalyst for petroleum compound or other reactions; also used in the pigment of ceramics; mainly produced naturally; can also be produced together with arsenic or sulfur; usually contain a small amount of nickel.
High Purity Small Grain Size Cobalt Powder
Item No | Component | Large loose specific weight | Particle Dia. |
UMCP50 | Co99.5%Min. | 0.5 ~ 0.7g/cc | ≤0.5μm |
UMCP50 | Co99.5%Min. | 0.65~0.8g/cc | 1~2μm |
UMCP50 | Co99.5%Min. | 0.75~1.2g/cc | 1.8~2.5μm |
Packing: Vacuum packaging with aluminum foil paper; packaging with iron drum on the outside; packaging according to customers’ requirements.
What is Cobalt Powder used for?
Cobalt powder has been used in the preparation of cobalt-based alloys and composites as anode materials, and is also useful in any application where high surface areas are desired such as water treatment and in fuel cell and solar applications.