
Cobaltous carbonate
Cobalt(II) carbonate is a chemical compound of cobalt. It occurs naturally as the mineral spherocobaltite and is used in pottery glazes. Cobalt is a metallic element with the atomic number 27. It is found naturally in rocks, soil, water, plants, and animals. In small amounts cobalt is an essential element for life, as it is part of vitamin B12. However, excess exposure is known to exhibit toxic effects. (L29, L30, L31) — Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
- IUPAC name
- cobalt(2+) carbonate
- Molecular formula
- CCoO3
- Molecular weight
- 118.942 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 118.917937 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 63.2 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID7052151
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