Description

Nickel Selenide CAS NO 1314-05-2 is an inorganic compound primarily composed of nickel and selenium. This material is valued for its semiconducting and catalytic properties, making it a critical component in advanced material synthesis and energy research. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors such as electronics, photovoltaics, and heterogeneous catalysis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for hydrogenation and desulfurization processes in petrochemical refining.
• Semiconductor Research: Serves as a p-type semiconductor material in the development of thin-film transistors and photodetectors.
• Energy Storage: Investigated as an electrode material component for next-generation batteries and supercapacitors due to its favorable electrochemical properties.
• Photovoltaic Cells: Employed in research for absorber layers in thin-film solar cells to enhance light absorption and conversion efficiency.
• Thermoelectric Materials: A candidate material for thermoelectric devices that convert waste heat into electrical energy.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent in solid-state and inorganic synthesis to produce other selenide-based compounds.
• Lubricant Additive: Used in specialized high-temperature lubricants where its layered structure can reduce friction and wear.
• Pigments & Glass Coloring: Utilized to impart specific colors in ceramics, glasses, and specialty pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Selenide
CAS No.	1314-05-2
Molecular Formula	NiSe
Molecular Weight	137.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) Selenide; Nickel Monoselenide; Selenickel; Nickel Selenide (NiSe); UNII-9VZ7141RVC; HSDB 737; EINECS 215-217-3; Trizinc Selenide (common misnomer, listed for clarity)
EINECS	215-217-3

Quality Control

Our Nickel Selenide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, metallic impurity profiles, and particle size distribution where applicable. Our quality systems are designed to support research and industrial applications requiring reliable material performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to NiSe structure
Assay (NiSe)	≥ 99.0%
Nickel (Ni) Content	≥ 42.5%
Selenium (Se) Content	≥ 57.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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