Description

Nickel(II) Oxide is a fundamental inorganic compound with the chemical formula NiO, serving as a critical precursor and functional material in numerous industrial processes. Its primary value lies in its thermal stability, catalytic properties, and role as a source of nickel ions. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the ceramics, electronics, battery, and catalyst production sectors seeking reliable and consistent performance.

Application

• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: Used as a colorant to produce green, blue, and black glazes, frits, and enamels.
• Electronics & Ferrites: A key raw material in the production of nickel-zinc ferrites for inductors, transformers, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression components.
• Catalyst Production: Serves as a catalyst precursor and active component in hydrogenation, reforming, and methanation reactions within the chemical and petrochemical industries.
• Battery Technology: Investigated and utilized as a cathode material or component in nickel-based battery chemistries, including nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) systems.
• Specialty Pigments & Inks: Employed in the formulation of heat-stable and chemically resistant pigments for plastics, coatings, and specialty printing inks.
• Laboratory & Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of other nickel salts, complexes, and nanomaterials in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Oxide
CAS No.	1313-99-1
Molecular Formula	NiO
Molecular Weight	74.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel Monoxide; Nickelous Oxide; Green Nickel Oxide; Bunsenite; Nickel Oxide (ous); Nickel Protoxide; Oxonickel; CI 77777
EINECS	215-215-7

Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Oxide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including assay, impurity profile, particle size, and loss on ignition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and reducing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to blackish-green powder
Identification (XRD/IR)	Conforms to standard for NiO
Assay (as NiO)	≥ 98.0 %
Nickel Content (Ni)	≥ 77.0 %
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05 %
Cobalt (Co)	≤ 0.1 %
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.01 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.005 %
Particle Size (D50)	1 - 10 µm (Grade dependent)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.