Nickel chloride (NiCl2) is an inorganic compound primarily used in industrial applications such as electroplating and as a precursor to other nickel-based compounds. In powder form, nickel chloride is highly soluble in water and has various important chemical and physical properties.
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Chemical Formula: NiCl₂
Molecular Weight: 129.6 g/mol
Physical Appearance: Green to yellowish-green crystalline powder. Hydrated forms of nickel chloride (NiCl₂•6H₂O) appear as light green crystals, while anhydrous NiCl₂ is yellow.
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, forming a green solution. Soluble in ethanol, methanol, and ammonia. Insoluble in ether.
Density: 3.55 g/cm³
Reactivity: Nickel chloride is hygroscopic, meaning it can absorb moisture from the atmosphere, especially in its anhydrous form. It reacts with bases to form nickel hydroxide and reacts with strong acids to form nickel salts. It is a moderately strong Lewis acid.
Electroplating: Provides nickel ions for depositing smooth, corrosion-resistant protective coatings on metal surfaces.
Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst in organic and cross-coupling reactions for pharmaceuticals, polymers, and fine chemicals.
Batteries: Used in the production of NiCd and NiMH batteries with long cycle life.
Precursor: Serves as a raw material for other nickel compounds such as NiO and NiS for catalysts and advanced materials.
Laboratory use: Functions as a common reagent and analytical standard in chemical synthesis and spectroscopy.
Magnets & R&D: Applied in nickel-based magnet production and widely used in materials and coordination chemistry research.
Nickel chloride powder should be stored in a dry, well-sealed container to avoid absorbing moisture from the air.
Proper protective equipment (gloves, goggles, and masks) should be worn when handling NiCl₂ powder to avoid exposure to its toxic and allergenic effects.
Nickel compounds, including NiCl₂, can be hazardous to the environment, particularly to aquatic life. Waste disposal of nickel chloride must follow strict environmental regulations to avoid contamination.
Nickel chloride (NiCl₂) powder is an essential industrial compound used primarily in electroplating, catalysis, and battery production. Its role in nickel metallurgy, chemical synthesis, and pigment manufacturing further highlights its versatility. However, due to its toxic and potentially carcinogenic nature, it must be handled carefully and with proper safety precautions in place.
VI HALBLEITERMATERIAL GmbH (VIMATERIAL) employs a stringent quality assurance system to ensure the reliability of our product quality. Strict quality control is implemented throughout the entire production chain, and for defective products, we strictly enforce the principle of rework and redo. Each batch is released only after passing detailed specification tests.
Every batch of our materials is independently tested, and, if necessary, we send samples to certified companies for testing. We provide these documents and analysis certificates with the shipment to certify that our products meet the required standards.
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