Cobalt Chloride
Electroplating Cobalt
Electroplating Grade

Cobalt Chloride

Electroplating grade Cobalt Chloride manufactured for cobalt electroplating, catalysts, and specialized industrial applications. Our high-purity cobalt compound provides excellent catalytic properties, corrosion resistance, and specialized coating capabilities for advanced industrial processes.

  • Electroplating Grade Purity
  • Catalytic Applications
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Electronics Applications
  • Advanced Materials
  • High Solubility
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Formula: CoCl₂·6H₂O
CAS Number: 7791-13-1
EINECS Number: 232-245-9
Assay (as CoCl₂·6H₂O): ≥ 98.0%
Physical State: Red crystalline powder
Density (20°C): 1.92 g/cm³
Molecular Weight: 237.93 g/mol (hexahydrate)
Solubility in Water (20°C): 525 g/L
pH (1% solution): 4.5-6.0
Cobalt Content: 24.8% (as Co)
Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.005%
Nickel (Ni): ≤ 0.01%
Electroplating Performance: Excellent deposition quality
UN Number: Not regulated
Packaging Options: 25kg, 50kg PP bags

Applications

Cobalt Electroplating
Catalytic Applications
Aerospace Components
Electronics Industry
Corrosion Protection
Hard Facing Coatings
Industrial Processes
Chemical Synthesis
Tool & Die Coating
Magnetic Applications
Machine Components
Analytical Chemistry

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized cobalt chloride grades tailored for specific electroplating and catalytic requirements, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse industrial applications.

Electroplating Grade
Assay: ≥ 98.0% Heavy Metals: ≤ 0.001% Iron: ≤ 0.005% Application: Cobalt plating baths
Catalyst Grade
Assay: ≥ 98.5% Nickel: ≤ 0.005% Activity: High catalytic Application: Industrial catalysis
Aerospace Grade
Assay: ≥ 99.0% Ultra-Pure: Low impurities Certified: Aerospace standards Application: Critical components
Laboratory Grade
Assay: ≥ 98.0% Analytical: High purity Consistent: Reliable results Application: Research applications

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Cobalt Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international industrial standards including ASTM, ISO, and aerospace specifications. Our electroplating-grade production ensures consistent performance and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
ASTM Standards Compliance
≥98% Accurate Assay
Advanced Purity Testing
Superior Plating Performance
Stable Crystalline Form
Complete Certificate of Analysis
Moisture-Protected Transport

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Electroplating Grade Cobalt Chloride exhibits exceptional catalytic and plating properties essential for cobalt electroplating and alloy deposition applications. Its ultra-pure composition and controlled crystalline structure ensure reliable performance in demanding electroplating processes with superior hardness and wear resistance characteristics.

Plating Properties
Deposit Hardness: High hardness cobalt deposits
Wear Resistance: Excellent abrasion resistance
Alloy Formation: Co-Ni, Co-Fe alloy capability
Current Efficiency: Moderate plating efficiency
Physical Properties
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal hexahydrate
Density (20°C): 1.92 g/cm³
Solubility (20°C): 52.9 g/100g water
pH (1% solution): 4.0-6.0
Mechanical Properties
Hardness (HV): 400-600 depending on conditions
Ductility: Good formability
Stress Properties: Low internal stress
Magnetic Properties: Ferromagnetic deposits
Purity Specifications
Assay (CoCl₂·6H₂O): ≥ 98.0%
Nickel (Ni): ≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.002%
Heavy Metals: ≤ 0.001% as Pb
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 5 years (proper storage)
Thermal Stability: Dehydrates at 110°C
Solution Stability: Stable in acidic solutions
Container Compatibility: Glass, plastic containers

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Electroplating Grade Cobalt Chloride superiority in hard coating applications with exceptional wear resistance, hardness development, and alloy formation across diverse electroplating processes and industrial coating operations.

Hardness Development

Deposit hardness: 400-600 HV achievable

Superior wear resistance
Current Efficiency

Plating efficiency: 70-85% typical

Moderate metal utilization
Alloy Capability

Co-alloys: Excellent alloy formation

Enhanced properties
Operating Range

Temperature range: 45-65°C optimal

Elevated temperature operation
pH Control

pH range: 2.0-4.0 optimal

Acidic bath conditions
Bath Life

Operational life: 3-6 months typical

Moderate bath stability

Safety Information

Cobalt Chloride may cause respiratory sensitization, skin irritation, and is a suspected carcinogen. Use appropriate protective equipment including chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and respiratory protection. Ensure adequate ventilation in work areas and follow proper handling procedures to prevent inhalation and skin contact.

Sensitizer
Respiratory Irritant
Suspected Carcinogen

Storage & Handling

Store in original sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep containers tightly closed and protect from moisture to prevent caking. Use appropriate respiratory protection and dust control measures during handling operations.

Cool, dry storage (15-30°C)
Adequate ventilation required
Respiratory protection
Moisture protection essential

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Cobalt Chloride exhibits controlled electrochemical reduction through cobalt ion discharge, enabling uniform cobalt deposition with magnetic properties and specialized alloy formation.

Electrochemical Reduction

Co²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Co (controlled cathodic deposition)

Uniform cobalt layer formation
Magnetic Properties

Ferromagnetic cobalt deposits with controlled crystalline structure

Enhanced magnetic characteristics
Alloy Formation

Cobalt-nickel and cobalt-iron alloy electrodeposition

Tailored magnetic and mechanical properties
pH Control

Chloride buffer system for stable plating conditions

Consistent electroplating performance

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global electroplating industry access with complete documentation packages supporting international standards and cobalt plating method validations.

Electroplating Standards

ASTM B177 and AESF specifications for cobalt electroplating

Technical Grade Certification

High-purity specifications for magnetic applications

OSHA Compliance

Workplace safety standards for cobalt compound handling

REACH Registration

European Union chemical regulation compliance

Electronics Standards

IPC specifications for electronic component plating

Environmental Permits

Cobalt discharge monitoring and treatment protocols

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's cobalt electroplating specialists provide comprehensive process development, magnetic property optimization, and troubleshooting assistance to maximize Cobalt Chloride performance in your specialized applications.

Process Development
  • Cobalt plating bath optimization
  • Magnetic property control protocols
  • Alloy composition targeting
  • Current density optimization
Quality Analysis
  • Magnetic property characterization
  • Coating thickness and uniformity testing
  • Alloy composition analysis
  • Corrosion resistance evaluation
Technical Training
  • Cobalt electroplating fundamentals
  • Magnetic material applications
  • Safety handling protocols
  • Process troubleshooting
Supply Solutions
  • High-purity cobalt salt supply
  • Custom concentration solutions
  • Just-in-time delivery programs
  • Technical grade certification

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our Cobalt Chloride production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable cobalt sourcing, advanced recovery systems, and comprehensive waste management for electroplating operations.

Cobalt Recovery

Advanced cobalt recovery from spent electroplating solutions

Sustainable Sourcing

Responsible cobalt sourcing with supply chain transparency

Water Treatment

Advanced cobalt removal from process wastewater

Emission Control

Controlled emissions and workplace safety measures

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Ethical Sourcing

Conflict-free cobalt certification and traceability

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's specialized cobalt compound facility employs advanced purification and crystallization technology with continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent Cobalt Chloride quality and performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Controlled cobalt dissolution and chloride crystallization

Precise purity and crystal structure control
Quality Testing

22-point analytical testing including cobalt content and trace metals

ICP-MS analysis and magnetic property testing
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with cobalt handling protocols

Continuous improvement and method validation
Packaging Control

Moisture-resistant packaging with inert atmosphere protection

Chemical stability and contamination prevention

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive magnetic materials and electroplating industry data demonstrating Cobalt Chloride effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and process validations.

Magnetic Materials
Coercivity: 200-800 Oe (controlled) Saturation: 1.8T magnetic flux density Uniformity: ±2% magnetic property variation
Electronics Industry
Thickness: ±0.1 μm deposit control Adhesion: Excellent bond strength Efficiency: 88%+ current efficiency
Alloy Applications
Composition: ±1% alloy precision Hardness: Controlled mechanical properties Performance: Enhanced wear resistance

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Magnetic Properties

Consistently high-quality cobalt deposits with controlled magnetic characteristics for specialized applications

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and magnetic materials focus

Technical Expertise

Dedicated cobalt electroplating specialists provide magnetic property optimization support

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive testing including magnetic property validation and purity verification

Ethical Sourcing

Conflict-free cobalt supply with full traceability and environmental responsibility

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with magnetic material manufacturers and custom alloy development