Cobalt(II) nitrate

Template:Chembox header | Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate
Cobalt(II) nitrate
Template:Chembox header | General
Systematic name	Cobalt(II) nitrate
Other names	Cobaltous Nitrate Hexahydrate, Nitric Acid, Cobalt(II) salt
Molecular formula	CoH12N2O12
Molar mass	291.03 g/mol
Appearance	A red crystalline solid
CAS number	10026-22-9
Template:Chembox header | Properties
Density and phase	1.88 g/cm3
Solubility in water	soluble in water
Melting point	55∼56°C (329∼330K)
Boiling point	?°C (? K)
Template:Chembox header | Hazards
MSDS	(Use CAS#) Fisher Scientific
Main hazards	Pulmonary disruption gastrointestinal inflammatory possibly carcinogenic
NFPA 704	Template:NFPA 704
R/S statement	R: 22 43 50-53 S: (2-)24-37-60-61
RTECS number	QU7355500
Template:Chembox header | Related compounds
Other anions	Cobalt(II) carbonate Cobalt(II) nitrate, Cobalt(II) chloride
Other cations	Iron(III) oxide, Iron(II) oxide Cobalt(II,III) oxide
Related compounds	Cobalt(III) oxide
Template:Chembox header | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Summary

Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate is a salt used in the production of cobalt(II) compounds.