What is Cobalt(III) oxide?
'''Cobalt(III) oxide''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It contains cobalt in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. Its chemical formula is Co<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. It can be made by reacting a cobalt(II) salt with [[sodium hypochlorite]]. This reaction also makes some [[chlorine]]. It is used as a [[catalyst]]. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It is not as strong an oxidizing agent as other cobalt(III) compounds. == Related pages == *[[Cobalt(II) oxide]] *[[Cobalt(II) chloride]] *[[Cobalt(II) sulfate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Cobalt compounds]] [[Category:Oxides]]