Cobalt-60
Also known as Cobalt Co-60, 60Co radioisotope, Co-60 radioisotope
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 10198-40-0
- Formula
- Co
- Molar mass
- 59.93 g/mol
- HS code
- 284443
- Category
- Metals, alloys and elements
What is Cobalt-60?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Cobalt-60 is a chemical substance with the molecular formula Co and a molar mass of 59.93 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 10198-40-0.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- cobalt-60
- CAS number
- 10198-40-0 CAS number cross-checked
- Molecular formula
- Co
- UNII
- 5C8182XDPZ
- InChIKey
- GUTLYIVDDKVIGB-OUBTZVSYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Co/i1+1
- Canonical SMILES
- [Co]
- Isomeric SMILES
- [60Co]
Synonyms
- Cobalt Co-60
- 60Co radioisotope
- Co-60 radioisotope
- 60Co
- Cobalt, isotope of mass 60
- (60Co)cobalt
- Cobalt 60
- Co-60
- 60mCo isotope
- 60Co isotope
- Isotope:60mCo
- Isotope:60Co
- Cobalt-60m
- 60mCo (isotope)
- Cobalt-60 isotope
- Isotope:Cobalt-60
- 60Co (isotope)
- Cobalt-60m isotope
- Isotope:Cobalt-60m
- (~60~Co)cobalt
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 59.93 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 59.9338 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
No regulatory list memberships are recorded for this substance yet. Always check the rules of the importing and exporting country before trade.
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Cobalt-60 is traded under.
Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading 284410…
- Canada32.1%
- Netherlands17.0%
- Germany11.4%
- United States37.8%
- Germany8.4%
- China5.8%
The HS code shown for Cobalt-60 is indicative (it is known at chapter level only). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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