Cobalt(III) oxide

Cobalt(III) oxide is a chemical compound. It contains cobalt in its +3 oxidation state. Its chemical formula is Co₂O₃. 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