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This section provides an overview for cobalt hydroxide as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 cobalt hydroxide manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cobalt hydroxide companies as of December, 2024: 1.Greenfield Chemicals Co., Limited, 2.Metallica Enterprise, 3.American Elements.
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Cobalt hydroxide, known in forms as cobalt (II) hydroxide and cobalt (III) hydroxide, is primarily utilized in its cobalt (II) state. It is classified under various safety and health regulations, indicating the need for careful handling and use of protective equipment due to its potential health risks.
Cobalt hydroxide is integral in producing cobalt metal, cathode materials for nickel-hydrogen batteries, metallic soaps, paint desiccants, and as a catalyst. It improves electrode conductivity in batteries by transforming into cobalt oxyhydroxide upon initial charging.
This light reddish powder is stable under normal conditions but can oxidize in air or with oxidants to cobalt hydroxide (III). It's insoluble in water but dissolves in aqueous ammonia and ammonium salt solutions, posing irritation risks and requiring airtight storage.
As a dark brown powder, cobalt (III) hydroxide is insoluble in water, ethanol, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and aqueous ammonia.
With the formula Co(OH)2, this compound features a hexagonal cadmium hydroxide-type crystal structure, with a density of 3.597 g/cm3.
Typically existing as Co2O3･nH2O, it predominantly occurs in a hydrated form with variable water content.
Produced by reacting an aqueous cobalt salt solution with sodium hydroxide in the presence of glucose, it initially forms a blue precipitate that stabilizes to light red over time.
As an amphoteric compound, cobalt (II) hydroxide dissolves in acids and alkalis, with its solubility product being approximately 1.3 x 10-15.
Cobalt (III) hydroxide forms when a cobalt (III) salt solution reacts with sodium hydroxide and dehydrates to a monohydrate at 100°C, eventually producing chlorine when dissolved in hydrochloric acid.
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We are pleased to introduce ourselves as one of the largest manufacturers of cobalt and nickel compounds, based in Dalian, China. Our company is recognized across industries for our commitment to innovation, quality, and reliable customer service. Since our establishment in 1997. We have maintained a leading position in the manufacturing of premium-quality cobalt and nickel products.
American Elements was founded in 1997 in California and currently has research and production facilities in Utah, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom. AE manufactures and distributes advanced materials from a catalog of over 30,000 products for bulk industrial use as well as small scale laboratory use. AE also provides testing and analyses services including spectroscopy along with structural, thermal, and electrical analyses. AE holds sustainable development as a core corporate value and is committed to work to protect the health of the environment.
Anhui Fitech Materials Co., Ltd is a manufacturer of pure metals and chemical raw materials, based in China since 2010. The company provides non-ferrous and precious metals such as Arsenic and Gallium, Ferro Alloys such as Calcium Carbide, catalysts like Cesium sulfate, Cobaltic Hydroxide, as well as Organic Intermediates like Glyoxylic Acid, and Inorganic salts used in various industries, including agriculture and medicine. There are also rare Earth metals and Earth oxides that have multiple uses along with Food Grade Preservatives and Additives being supplied to the Food industry.
Metallica Enterprise, founded in Ahmedabad, India, in 1967 is a manufacturer and supplier of chemical powders and pigments. The company's product portfolio includes Cobalt Powder, Bismuth Powder, Molybdate Powder, Metavanadate Powder and Nickel Powder. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and construction. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Ise Chemicals Corporation, established in 1927, is based in Tokyo, Japan, as a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals. The company manufactures three product categories, namely iodine, metallic compounds, and natural gas. Its manufactured iodine products are inorganic iodine compounds and iodine disinfectants. Its metallic compounds include nickel chloride, cobalt hydroxide, tricobalt tetraoxide, and cobalt chloride. Its manufactured natural gas is methane, extracted from soluble gas dissolved in brine. The company is a subsidiary of AGC Inc. and acquired ISO 9002:1994 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Its manufactured products are catered to pharmaceutical, chemical, and metallurgy sectors across Japan and the USA.
Celtic Chemicals, Ltd. was established in 1979 and headquartered in Port Talbot, United Kingdom. The company is a producer and trader of many chemical compounds including inorganic metallic salts, biogas, nutritional chemicals, pharmaceutical, and metal finishing for biotech, semiconductor, nutrition, and numerous other industries in laboratories achieved and maintained the standards of ISO 9001-2015 since 1993. Chemical compounds offered by the company are offered in both large quantities and quantities as small as 1 kilogram. For chemicals such as Zinc that require high purity, the company pre-blends micro elements to ensure consistent dispersion across entire batches.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenfield Chemicals Co., Limited |
21.5%
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| 2 | Metallica Enterprise |
19.0%
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| 3 | American Elements |
19.0%
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| 4 | Merck |
13.9%
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| 5 | Anhui Fitech Materials Co.,Ltd |
12.7%
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| 6 | ISE CHEMICALS CORPORATION |
8.9%
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| 7 | Celtic Chemicals Ltd |
5.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cobalt hydroxide page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
China
|
2 | 33.3% |
|
United States of America
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1 | 16.7% |
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India
|
1 | 16.7% |
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Japan
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1 | 16.7% |
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United Kingdom
|
1 | 16.7% |
