Synonyms: Cobaltous chloride hexahydrate
Molecular Formula: Cl2Co · 6H2O
Molecular Weight: 237.93
Linear Structural Formula: CoCl2 · 6H2O
MDL Number: MFCD00149652
Purity: >=97%; 97.0-102.0% (KT)
Application: Cobalt (II) chloride finds applications in electroplating and catalyst preparation. It is also used as precursor for synthesis of electrode materials for lithium ion batteries.