Cobalt Nanoparticles/Nanopowder
Product Properties
Cobalt (Co) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size(nm) | Purity (%) | Specific surface area(m2/g) | Bulk density(g/cm3) | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Co-001 | 30 | >99.9 | 40.3 | 0.19 | spherical | Black and gray |
sub um | JB-Co-002 | 300 | >99.6 | 10.3 | 1.23 | spherical | gray |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. (30-800nm etc) |
Cobalt (Co) Nanopowder Main Feature
Cobalt (Co) nanopowder, as a pure elemental form in the nanoscale, exhibits a set of unique physical and chemical properties due to its significantly reduced particle size. The nanoparticulate form of cobalt has a very high surface area to volume ratio, enhancing its reactivity and interaction with other materials. This property is particularly useful in catalysis and chemical reactions where increased surface area can significantly improve reaction rates and efficiency.Cobalt is inherently magnetic, and these properties are accentuated in its nanopowder form. This makes cobalt nanopowder suitable for applications in magnetic storage media, magnets, and various electronic devices where compact and efficient magnetic materials are required.Cobalt nanopowder can exhibit altered thermal conductivity properties compared to its bulk counterpart. This can be leveraged in applications requiring materials with specific thermal behaviors, such as in thermal management systems for electronics.
Cobalt (Co) Nanopowder Applications
- Data Storage: Cobalt nanopowder is used in magnetic recording media for data storage devices due to its excellent magnetic properties, contributing to higher storage densities.
- Permanent Magnets: Incorporation into permanent magnet materials, enhancing their performance for use in electric motors, generators, and various electronic devices.
- Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst in chemical reactions, such as the Fischer-Tropsch process for converting syngas (CO and H2) into liquid hydrocarbons, offering paths to sustainable fuel production.
- Environmental Remediation: Used in the catalytic breakdown of pollutants, helping in air and water purification processes by degrading toxic organic compounds.
- Batteries and Supercapacitors: Enhances the performance of electrodes in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors due to its high electrical conductivity and electrochemical stability, leading to improved energy storage solutions.
- Electrodes for Electrolysis: In hydrogen production, cobalt nanopowder can be used as part of the electrode material in water electrolysis, facilitating the efficient generation of hydrogen fuel.