Cobalt ferrocyanide / 1 g
Product Description
Cobalt ferrocyanide is a coordination compound consisting of cobalt ions combined with the ferrocyanide ion. It is recognized for its distinctive blue color, which is a result of the transition metal ion's interaction with the ligand. This compound finds its primary application in the pigment industry, where its intense blue shade is utilized in the manufacture of various colored products, including paints, inks, and plastics. Beyond its use as a pigment, cobalt ferrocyanide also exhibits interesting electrochemical properties, suggesting potential applications in energy storage and electrocatalysis.
Application
In practical applications, cobalt ferrocyanide is used as a pigment in the production of blue-colored materials, contributing to the vibrant hues seen in paints, inks, and plastic items. Its electrochemical properties are being explored for use in developing new types of rechargeable batteries and as catalysts in energy-related reactions, highlighting its potential for future innovations in renewable energy technologies.
Articles:
- Synthesis and characterization of cobalt ferrocyanides loaded on organic anion exchanger
Publication Date: Available online 20 November 2008
T.P. Valsala, Annie Joseph, J.G. Shah, Kanwar Raj, V. Venugopal
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2008.11.003
- Removal of radioactive caesium from low level radioactive waste (LLW) streams using cobalt ferrocyanide impregnated organic anion exchanger
Publication Date: Available online 7 December 2008
T.P. Valsala, S.C. Roy b, J.G.Shah, J. Gabriel, Kanwar Raj, V. Venugopal
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.12.019
- Symmetry Switch of Cobalt Ferrocyanide Framework by Alkaline Cation Exchange
Publication Date: August 17, 2010
Tomoyuki Matsuda, Jungeun Kim and Yutaka Moritomo