Cobalt(II) oxide
| Cobalt(II) oxide | |
|---|---|
| Cobalt(II) oxide | |
| General | |
| Systematic name | Cobalt(II) Oxide |
| Other names | Cobaltous Oxide, Cobalt Monoxide, Cobaltous Monoxide |
| Molecular formula | CoO |
| Molar mass | 74.93 g/mol |
| Appearance | A crystalline, greenish powder |
| CAS number | 1307-96-6 |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 6.1 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | practically insoluble in water, soluable in strong acids |
| Melting point | 1933°C (2206 K) |
| Boiling point | ?°C (? K) |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | (Use CAS#) Fisher Scientific |
| Main hazards | Respiratory tract inflammation possible carinogen |
| NFPA 704 | Template:Nfpa |
| R/S statement | R: 22 43 50-53 S: (2-)24-37-60-61 |
| RTECS number | GG2800000 |
| Related compounds | |
| Other anions | ? |
| Other cations | ? |
| Related compounds | ? |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
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Cobaltous Oxide is a greenish-gray powder that is used extensively in the ceramics industry as a glaze or enamel additive due to it's blue color when fired.
Cobaltous Oxide is a product of Cobaltic Oxide decomposing at 895°C through the reaction:
2Co3O4 ⇌ 6CoO + O2
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