CoCl2 6H2O is cobalt chloride hexahydrate that has cobalt chloride slat molecules attracted with six water molecules. It has a rose-red color. The molar mass of this compound is high due to the presence of water molecules. 

Cas No.: 7791-13-1

Molecular formula: CoCl2·6H2O

Molecular weight: 237.9300

Content: 99%

Properties: pink or purple-red monoclinic crystal

Storage: easy to absorb moisture, sealed and stored

Uses: used to make barometer, hydrometer, hidden ink, etc. Cobalt chloride test paper is blue when dry and turns pink when wet. Adding a certain amount of cobalt chloride to the silica gel can indicate the degree of moisture absorption of the silica gel. It can also be used in electroplating industry and feed additives.

[Synonyms]

COBALT(+2)CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
COBALT CHLORIDE
COBALT CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE
COBALT CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
COBALT CHLORIDE PURPUREO
COBALT(II) CHLORIDE
COBALT(II) CHLORIDE-6-HYDRATE
COBALT(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
COBALT (II) CHLORIDE, HYDROUS
COBALTOUS CHLORIDE
COBALTOUS CHLORIDE 6H2O
COBALTOUS CHLORIDE 6-HYDRATE
COBALTOUS CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
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