Cobalt(III) nitrate

Green solid

Fixed

3.0 g · cm -3

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Cobalt (III ) nitrate is an inorganic chemical compound of the cobalt from the group of nitrates.

Production and representation

Cobalt (III ) nitrate may be obtained by reaction of the cobalt (III ) fluoride at -70 ° C. with dinitrogen pentoxide.

Properties

Cobalt (III ) nitrate is a green hygroscopic solid, which reacts with water to oxygen development. A violent reaction occurs with a number of organic solvents. Having a relatively low decomposition, it is soluble in carbon tetrachloride.