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[Chemical Knowledge]:Mind and light: the difference between basic cobalt carbonate and cobalt carbonate

Basic cobalt carbonate (CoCO3 · Co(OH)2 · H2O) and cobalt carbonate (CoCO3) these two compounds, although there are some similarities in the chemical composition, but from many aspects of comparison, we can easily find that there are obvious differences and differences between them. From the appearance of

, basic cobalt carbonate presents a copper-colored brilliance, while cobalt carbonate presents a bright red. This difference is due to the difference in their crystal structure. The crystal structure of basic cobalt carbonate is unique and complex, which contains hydrate and hydroxide ions, making it more full and rich color. The crystal structure of cobalt carbonate is relatively simple, so it only has a single color characteristic.

from the nature of the comparison, we can see that the basic cobalt carbonate in different environments with different stability. In the alkaline environment, basic cobalt carbonate is more stable, can keep its structure and properties unchanged for a long time. In an acidic environment, basic cobalt carbonate is easily decomposed to generate cobalt carbonate. Cobalt carbonate is relatively stable in both acidic and alkaline environments and is not easily decomposed. These different stability characteristics make them have different advantages in different application fields.

In addition, in the preparation process, basic cobalt carbonate requires a more complicated and elaborate process than cobalt carbonate. The process of preparing basic cobalt carbonate needs to control the reaction temperature, reaction time, additive amount and other parameters to ensure the quality and purity of the product. The process for preparing cobalt carbonate is relatively simple and requires only basic chemical reaction conditions. Due to different preparation processes, the preparation cost of basic cobalt carbonate is relatively high, while cobalt carbonate is relatively low.

In short, there are some differences between basic cobalt carbonate and cobalt carbonate in appearance, properties and preparation process. Basic cobalt carbonate is unique for its copper brilliance, complex crystal structure and sensitivity to the environment, and is often used in ceramics, glass, painting and other fields, while cobalt carbonate is more commonly used in batteries, catalysts and so on because of its stability and relatively low preparation cost. Whether it is basic cobalt carbonate or cobalt carbonate, they all rely on their own charm and skill essence, bringing people a colorful visual feast and technological innovation.

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