COBALT CHLORIDE 1.2% wv in 10% vv HCl

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COBALT CHLORIDE 1.2% wv in 10% vv HCl Specification

EINECS No
231-589-4

CAS No
7646-79-9 (anhydrous) varies with solution concentration

Appearance
Red to pink liquid

HS Code
28273920

Solubility
Highly soluble in water also soluble in ethanol and HCl

Application
Used in chemical analysis laboratory reagents and as a humidity indicator

Smell
Odorless

Density
1.27 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Usage
Primarily for laboratory research and industrial purposes; not for food drug or household use

Molecular Weight
129.83 g/mol (anhydrous)

Taste
Astringent metallic taste

Shape
N/A (liquid)

Molecular Formula
CoCl2

Properties
Red to pink solution; hygroscopic nature in anhydrous form

Grade
Reagent grade

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Poisonous
YES

Purity
1.2% cobalt chloride w/v

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from incompatible substances. Keep tightly closed

Ph Level
Highly acidic due to HCl component

Ingredients
Cobalt chloride (1.2% w/v) hydrochloric acid (10% v/v) water

Structural Formula
Cl-Co-Cl

Melting Point
735°C (anhydrous)

Shelf Life
12 months under recommended storage conditions

About COBALT CHLORIDE 1.2% wv in 10% vv HCl

COBALT CHLORIDE 1.2% wv in 10% vv HCl is a red to pink liquid solution primarily used in chemical analysis laboratories as a humidity indicator. With a molecular formula CoCl2 and molecular weight of 129.83 g/mol, this reagent-grade product is highly soluble in water, ethanol, and hydrochloric acid. It presents a hygroscopic nature in its anhydrous form and has a shelf life of 12 months when stored properly. This poisonous solution carries an astringent metallic taste, is odorless, and has a highly acidic pH level due to its HCl content.