CAS 1308-06-1 Cobalt(II,III) oxide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

NAVIGATION

Cobalt(II,III) oxide

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Catalog Number

ACM1308061

CAS Number

1308-06-1

Product Name

Cobalt(II,III) oxide

Structure

Category

3D Printing Materials; Nanoparticles

IUPAC Name

oxocobalt;oxo(oxocobaltiooxy)cobalt

Molecular Weight

240.797g/mol

Molecular Formula

Co3O4

Canonical SMILES

O=[Co].O=[Co]O[Co]=O

InChI

InChI=1S/3Co.4O

InChI Key

LBFUKZWYPLNNJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Cobalt(II,III) oxide serves various important purposes, primarily as a pigment used in the coloring of enamels and glazing pottery, owing to its characteristic steel-gray or black powder form. This compound is soluble in concentrated acids but remains insoluble in water, making it a versatile ingredient in these artistic applications. Additionally, cobalt(II,III) oxide has garnered attention in scientific contexts, as it is frequently a product of experimental processes such as the oxidation of cobalt(II) hydroxide or the transformation of cobalt(III) complexes, often involving peroxides or alkalis. Upon further heat treatment, it transitions to its stable forms, evolving oxygen and revealing properties essential for industrial chemistry applications, including reduction to cobalt metal under specific conditions. This oxide is frequently confused with cobalt peroxide, although it is distinct. Its interactions with mineral acids lead to the formation of Co3+ salts, further reflecting its reactivity and breadth of utility in various chemical processes.

Complexity

36.2

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Exact Mass

240.77924g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

240.77924g/mol

Rotatable Bond Count

MSDS

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