Cobaltous carbonate
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Description
Red crystalline powder. Cobaltous carbonate is used as a glaze ingredient.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cobalt (II) carbonate; carbonato de cobalto (Esp.); carbonate de cobalt (Fr.); carbonato di cobalto (It.); carbonato de cobalto (Port.); cobalt spar; sphaerocobaltite
Risks
- Skin contact may cause allergies, especially on elbows, neck and ankles.
- Chronic inhalation may cause asthma.
- Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhea and the sensation of hotness.
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Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in dilute acids, ammonia. Insoluble in water, ethanol, methyl acetate.
| Composition | CoCO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 513-79-1 |
| Density | 4.13 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 118.94 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2497