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Cobalt / cobalt sources

  • Functions
    Cobalt is the central atom of vitamin B12. Supplemental cobalt in livestock production is needed in order to allow micro-organism to synthesize vitamin B12. Cobalt is only assimilated in the bivalent form.
  • Main sources of cobalt
    Cobaltous sulphate is the main source of cobalt


cobaltous sulphate heptahydrate

  • Chemical formula CoSO4.7H2O
  • Identification Cas Nr. 10026-24-1
  • Chemical characteristics (typical)
    Co 21 %
    inert anti-caking additive less than 1 %
  • Physical properties
    Pink to red crystals  
    Cristalline powder  
    Specific gravity 1,95
  • Handling / storage / toxicity
    Handling avoid dust formation
    avoid contact with eyes and skin
    Storage dry cold protected container
    Toxicity harmful if swallowed or inhaled
    hazardous component only anhydrous form
  • Specific advantages
    High bio-availability
    Economical source of cobalt.
 
 
 
 
 
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