Cobalt oxide Nanoparticles/Nanopowder
Product Properties
Cobalt oxide (Co2O3) Nanoparticles nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size（nm） | Purity（%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density（g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Co2O3-001 | <100 nm | 99.9 | > 10 | 0.23 | / | Greyish black |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. (30-800nm etc) | ||||||
Cobalt oxide (Co2O3) Nanopowder Main Feature
The compound Co2O3, specifically, is not a commonly recognized stoichiometry for cobalt oxides in materials science and chemistry literature.Nanopowders have a high surface area to volume ratio, enhancing their reactivity and interaction with other substances. Cobalt oxides are known for their catalytic properties, particularly in oxidation reactions, which make them valuable in environmental applications and chemical synthesis.Cobalt-based materials exhibit magnetic properties, which could be utilized in data storage, sensors, and other electronic applications.They show promising electrochemical behaviors, making them suitable for use in energy storage systems like batteries and supercapacitors.
Cobalt oxide (Co2O3)Nanopowder Applications
- Cobalt oxides serve as catalysts in various chemical reactions, including the oxidation of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and in the splitting of water for hydrogen production. Their high surface area and active sites facilitate efficient catalytic processes.
- In lithium-ion batteries, cobalt oxide nanopowders are used as cathode materials due to their ability to facilitate reversible lithium ion insertion, which is key for high energy density and long life cycles.
- Gas sensors utilize cobalt oxide nanopowders to detect and measure the concentration of gases like CO, NOx, and H2S. The material’s sensitivity to gas adsorption and its electrical property changes upon gas exposure make it suitable for this application.
- Cobalt oxide nanopowders are used in electrochromic devices, such as smart windows, which can change color or opacity when an electric charge is applied. This application takes advantage of the material’s ability to undergo reversible redox reactions.
- For environmental cleanup, including water and air purification, cobalt oxide nanopowders act as photocatalysts under light irradiation to degrade organic pollutants, offering a green solution to pollution.