Cobalt Nitrate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- cobalt(II) Nitrate
- Cobaltous Nitrate
- Cobalt Dinitrate
Cobalt nitrate supplier enquiries in Malaysia commonly specify cobalt nitrate hexahydrate, the main commercial hydrate. The material is used in red to reddish-pink crystal or flake form and as an aqueous solution, depending on the buyer's process.
Technical and higher-purity grades are selected through cobalt content, overall purity and trace-metal limits. Solution enquiries should also state the required cobalt content, while crystal enquiries should identify the hydrate and physical form.
Cobalt nitrate is used as a precursor in catalyst impregnation, cathode-material preparation, electroplating, ceramic and glass colourants, rubber-to-metal adhesion systems and analytical reagent work. It is a distinct salt and should not be substituted with cobalt sulphate, cobalt chloride, cobalt carbonate, cobalt oxide or cobalt carboxylate driers.
Send the required form, cobalt content or purity criteria, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.

- Grade
- Technical hexahydrate grade, Higher-purity hexahydrate grade, Aqueous solution grade
- Appearance
- Red to reddish-pink deliquescent crystals or aqueous solution
Cobalt Nitrate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical hexahydrate grade | Crystals or flakes | — | Catalyst preparation, pigments, plating and industrial chemical manufacture | — |
| Higher-purity hexahydrate grade | Crystals or flakes | — | Applications requiring tighter purity and trace-metal limits | — |
| Aqueous solution grade | Solution | — | Processes that meter cobalt nitrate as a liquid feed | — |
How to buy cobalt nitrate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for cobalt nitrate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Common commercial hydrate | Hexahydrate | — |
| Crystal appearance | Red to reddish-pink deliquescent crystals | — |
| Commercial specification basis | Cobalt content, purity and trace-metal limits | — |
Cobalt Nitrate applications
Common questions about cobalt nitrate
What is the common commercial form of cobalt nitrate?
Cobalt nitrate hexahydrate is the common traded hydrate in crystal or flake form. Aqueous solution grades are also used for liquid-feed processes.
How should a cobalt nitrate grade be specified?
State the required form, cobalt content or purity criteria, trace-metal limits and intended application. The applicable specification is confirmed with the quotation.
Is cobalt nitrate interchangeable with cobalt sulphate or cobalt chloride?
No. They are different cobalt salts with different compositions and process behaviour, so the exact salt required should be stated.
What details are needed for a cobalt nitrate quotation?
Provide the hydrate or solution requirement, specification, quantity, application and delivery location. Packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
