Description

Nickel(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate is a vital inorganic salt and a primary source of nickel ions in numerous industrial processes. Its consistent quality and high solubility make it indispensable for applications requiring precise nickel content and reliable performance. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the electroplating, catalyst production, and battery material sectors, where it serves as a foundational chemical for surface finishing, chemical synthesis, and energy storage solutions.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: A key component in nickel electroplating baths for providing corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and a decorative finish on metals.
• Catalyst Production: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of nickel-based catalysts for hydrogenation, reforming, and other critical chemical synthesis processes.
• Battery Materials: Serves as a raw material in the production of cathode materials for certain types of rechargeable batteries.
• Ceramics & Pigments: Acts as a source of nickel for creating colored glazes, ceramic stains, and inorganic pigments.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard and reagent in laboratory analysis and quantitative chemical determinations.
• Animal Feed Supplement: Used in trace amounts as a nutritional mineral supplement in animal feed formulations.
• Agriculture: Applied in specialized micronutrient fertilizers to correct nickel deficiencies in certain crops.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate
CAS No.	10101-98-1
Molecular Formula	NiSO4·7H2O
Molecular Weight	280.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickelous Sulfate Heptahydrate; Nickel Monosulfate Heptahydrate; Sulfuric Acid, Nickel(2+) Salt, Heptahydrate; Nickel(2+) Sulfate Heptahydrate; Nickel Sulfate (1:1) Heptahydrate; Nickel(II) Sulphate Heptahydrate; CAS 10101-98-1
EINECS	233-104-2

Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, nickel content, and impurity profiles. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant industrial and reagent-grade standards, ensuring reliability for your most demanding applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green Crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NiSO₄·7H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Nickel (Ni) Content	≥ 20.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Cobalt (Co)	≤ 0.1 %
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.001 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

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