| Chemistry name: | potassium cobaltinitrate |
| Chemistry name: | potassium hexanitrocobaltate III |
| M Formula: | K3Co(NO2)6 |
| Properties: | |
| Yellow, microcrystalline powder. Mp (decomposes at 200C). Slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol. | |
| Derivation: | |
| By adding potassium nitrate and acetic acid to a solution of a cobalt salt. | |
| Use: | |
| Medicine, yellow pigment, painting on glass or porcelain. | |