Cobalt Nitrate is the inorganic compound with the formula Co(NO3)2. The most common form is the hexahydrate, which is a red-brown deliquescent salt that is soluble in water and other polar solvents. It is used in manufacture of cobalt pigments and invisible inks; decorating stoneware and porcelain; preparation of catalysts.

• Physical Properties Of Cobalt (II) Nitrate 

Cobalt (II) Nitrate molecular weight is 182.941 g/mol 

Its density is 2.49 g/cm3

Its melting point is 100οC

Its boiling point is 100 to 105 οC

• Chemical Properties Of Cobalt  (II) Nitrate 

The chemical formula for Cobalt (II) Nitrate is Co(NO3)2 

Cobalt (II) nitrate is react with sodium carbonate to form sodium nitrate and Cobalt (II) carbonate. The chemical equation is as follows

• Uses of Cobalt (II) Nitrate 

Cobalt (II) Nitrate is used in the synthesis of dyes and inks 

It is used in the production of cobalt complexes

It is used to reduce the high purity cobalt