Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

IUPAC: Cobalt(II) oxide

CAS: 1307-96-6

Aperçu

Cobalt(II) oxide is a gray-green powder used as a blue coloring agent in ceramics and glass. It has been used since ancient times for its intense blue color.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Cobalt Co 1 58,9330

Composition élémentaire

O
21,4%
Co
78,7%

Usages

  • Ceramic colorant
  • Glass colorant
  • Catalyst
  • Battery material

Le saviez-vous

  • Ancient Egyptians used cobalt compounds to create vivid blue glass and pottery

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen

Structure

SMILES

O=[Co]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
74,93 g/mol
Densité
6,4400 g/cm³
Point de fusion
1830,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
74,9281
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cobalt(II) Oxide?
Cobalt(II) Oxide (CoO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Cobalt(II) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Cobalt(II) Oxide?
Cobalt(II) Oxide has a molar mass of 74.93 g/mol.
What state is Cobalt(II) Oxide at room temperature?
Cobalt(II) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Cobalt(II) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Cobalt(II) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Cobalt(II) Oxide?
Cobalt(II) Oxide (CoO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Cobalt (Co).