Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate

Catalog Number	ACM10026241-2
CAS	10026-24-1
Structure
Description	Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate appears as pink to red monoclinic prismatic crystals or red granular solid. Odorless. Becomes anhydrous at 788°F. (NTP, 1992);PINK-TO-RED CRYSTALS.
Synonyms	Cobalt monosulfate heptahydrate
IUPAC Name	cobalt(2+);sulfate;heptahydrate
Molecular Weight	281.11
Molecular Formula	CoH14O11S
Canonical SMILES	O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Co+2]
InChI	InChI=1S/Co.H2O4S.7H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);7*1H2/q+2;/p-2
InChI Key	MEYVLGVRTYSQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Boiling Point	1355 °F at 760 mm Hg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992);420 °C
Melting Point	98 °C
Purity	99%
Density	2.03 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992);1.95 g/cm³
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64° F (NTP, 1992);Solubility in water, g/100ml at 3 °C: 60.4
Appearance	Solid
Complexity	62.2
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	9
EC Number	600-050-9
Exact Mass	280.958876
Formal Charge	0
Heavy Atom Count	13
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	11
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	7
Monoisotopic Mass	280.958876
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	95.6 Ų

Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate?

The molecular formula is CoH14O11S.

What is the melting point of Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate?

The melting point is 98 °C.

What is the water solubility of Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate at 20 ºC?

It is 362 g/L.

What is the color of Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate?

It is red-brown.

What are the potential exposure uses of Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate?

It may be used to catalyze organic reactions.

How is Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate generally described in terms of appearance?

It is described as pink to red monoclinic prismatic crystals or red granular solid.

What safety statements are associated with Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate?

The safety statements are 53-23-36/37-45-61-60-22.

What is the exposure limit for Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate according to ACGIH?

The exposure limit is TWA 0.02 mg/m3.

What are the main uses of Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate?

It is used in storage batteries, electroplating baths, sympathetic inks, as an additive to soils and animal feeds, and as a drier for various applications.

How should waste disposal of Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate be handled?

A licensed professional waste disposal service should be used to dispose of the material, following all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.