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EC number: 231-158-0 | CAS number: 7440-48-4
Melting point / freezing point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- other: Handbook data
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- data from handbook or collection of data
- Qualifier:
- no guideline followed
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- Not applicable: Handbook data
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- other: no data
- Melting / freezing pt.:
- 1 495 °C
- Conclusions:
- According to the reference, cobalt has a melting point of 1495 °C.
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- other: Handbook data
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- data from handbook or collection of data
- Qualifier:
- no guideline followed
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- Not applicable: Handbook data
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- other: no data
- Melting / freezing pt.:
- 1 493 °C
- Conclusions:
- According to the reference cobalt has a melting point of 1493 °C.
Referenceopen allclose all
The atmospheric pressure during measurement is not reported. It is assumed that the melting point was determined at an atmospheric pressure of 101.325 kPa.
The atmospheric pressure during measurement is not reported. It is assumed that the melting point was determined at an atmospheric pressure of 101.325 kPa.
Description of key information
The melting point of cobalt is given as 1493 and 1495 °C. The mean value of 1494 °C will be used for CSA.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
- 1 494 °C
Additional information
For the evaluation of this endpoint data from two handbooks were used. According to the REACH regulation (“ECHA, guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment – chapter R.7a”), it is allowed to use specific handbook data as a reliable data source. Useful reference books and data compilations containing peer reviewed physico-chemical data include the Merck Index and the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
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