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cobaltous

/koh-bawl-tuhs/US // koʊˈbɔl təs //UK // (kəʊˈbɔːltəs) //

钴质,钴质的,钴色,钴黄色

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : containing bivalent cobalt.

Examples

  • Bromine water is a convenient agent for oxidizing cobaltous to cobaltic ions (see Chapter XV).

  • Cobaltous hydroxide, Co(OH)2, is formed when a cobaltous salt is precipitated by caustic potash in the absence of air.

  • It is readily soluble in warm dilute mineral acids forming cobaltous salts.

  • It dissolves in acids forming cobaltous salts, and on exposure to air it rapidly absorbs oxygen, turning brown in colour.

  • For the action of ammonia on the cobaltous salts in the presence of air see Cobaltammines (below).