Abstract:

In the inorganic chemistry experiment, "Preparation and Component Determination of Hexamine Cobalt Chloride (Ⅲ)", the yield of product is low, which impedes the implement of subsequent experiment and teaching. Based on basic principles of chemistry, the effects of the quantity and particle size of activated carbon catalyst and the amount of hydrochloric acid and water were investigated. The experimental results showed that with 0.2 g, 120 mesh activated carbon catalyst, acid solution of 1 mL HCl plus 25 mL hot H₂O, and 3 mL concentrated hydrochloric acid, the yield of hexamine cobalt chloride(Ⅲ) was up to 42.5%, the color(orange), purity and crystallinity of the product were significantly improved. Through the experiment, the ability of students to apply the basic principles of chemistry to solve problems was enhanced.

Key words: Hexamine cobalt (Ⅲ) chloride, Synthesis, Yield