Sodium cobaltinitrite, GR

Sodium cobaltinitrite is a coordination compound with the formula Na3Co(NO2)6. The anion of this yellow-coloured salt consists of a cobalt(III) center N-bonded to six nitrito ligands. It is a reagent for the qualitative test for potassium and ammonium ions

S 1845 (OTTO) Sodium cobaltinitrite, GR Cas 13600-98-1 - used to distinguish alkali feldspars from plagioclase feldspars in thin section.