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E-mail: chem@fairskyindustrial.com
Cobalt Sulfate
Cobalt Sulfate
| Formula | CAS No. | Content |
|---|---|---|
| CoSO4.7H2O | 10026-24-1 | 21% min |
| CoSO4.7H2O | 10026-24-1 | Granule 10% 21% min |
| CoSO4. H2O | 13455-34-0 | 32% 33% min |
Product Details
Properties
Brown yellow or red crystal or granule, density: 1.948g/cm3, melting point:96.8°C, freely soluble in water and methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol. It rime into anhydrous compound at 420°C
Application
Mainly used for industrial or fertilizer.
Storage
Store in a dry place. Avoid heating and damp
Packing
25kg net bags
Cobalt Sulfate FAQ
Which animals can use cobalt sulfate as a feed additive?
A:Cobalt sulfate is mainly used for ruminants such as cattle and sheep, which require cobalt for vitamin B12 synthesis. It can also be added in trace amounts to pigs and specialty farmed animals like deer and rabbits to support growth and metabolism. Its high bioavailability makes it a preferred cobalt source in animal nutrition.
Why does cobalt sulfate heptahydrate cake easily?
Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate (CoSO₄·7H₂O) is highly hygroscopic. It absorbs moisture from the air, causing crystals to dissolve, recrystallize, and form solid bridges that lead to caking.
What factors increase caking risk?
High humidity, small particle size, temperature fluctuations, storage pressure, and poor sealing can all accelerate cobalt sulfate agglomeration.
How can caking be reduced?
Using larger crystal sizes and moisture-proof sealed packaging can effectively reduce caking. Fairsky produces large-crystal cobalt sulfate and also offers non-caking Co 33% pink powder options for improved storage stability.
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