Cobaltous carbonate
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Description
Red crystalline powder. Cobaltous carbonate is used as a glaze ingredient.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cobalt carbonate; carbonato de cobalto (Esp.); carbonate de cobalt (Fr.); carbonato di cobalto (It.); carbonato de cobalto (Port.); cobalt spar; sphaerocobaltite
Other Properties
Soluble in dilute acids, ammonia. Insoluble in water, ethanol, methyl acetate.
| Composition | CoCO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 513-79-1 |
| Density | 4.13 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 118.94 |
Hazards and Safety
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.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
- 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