Cobaltous Carbonate, Basic

Name:
Cobaltous Carbonate, Basic
Detailed information:

M Formula:	2CoCO3•3Co(OH)2•H2O
Properties:
Red-violet crystals. Mp (decomposes). Soluble in acids; insoluble in cold water; decomposes in hot water.
Derivation:
By adding sodium carbonate to a solution of cobaltous acetate followed by filtration and drying.
Use:
Manufacturing cobaltous oxide, cobalt pigments, cobalt salts; intermediate.