Description

Hexaamminenickel(II) Chloride is a coordination complex salt featuring a central nickel ion surrounded by six ammonia ligands. This compound is valued for its role as a well-defined nickel source in advanced inorganic synthesis and materials research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists working in catalysis development, electroplating precursors, and the preparation of other nickel coordination complexes.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing nickel-based catalysts used in hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as a source of nickel ions in specialized electroplating baths for depositing nickel coatings.
• Inorganic Synthesis: A key starting material for the preparation of other nickel ammine complexes and coordination polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical procedures for nickel determination or complexometric titrations.
• Materials Science: Employed in the research and development of novel inorganic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Educational & Laboratory Use: A standard compound for teaching coordination chemistry principles in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaamminenickel(II) Chloride
CAS No.	10534-88-0
Molecular Formula	[Ni(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ or H18Cl2N6Ni
Molecular Weight	231.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexaamminenickel Dichloride; Nickel Hexammine Chloride; Hexammine Nickel(II) Chloride; Nickel(II) Hexammine Chloride; [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2; Nickel Ammine Chloride Complex; Ammoniacal Nickel Chloride
EINECS	234-107-7

Quality Control

Our Hexaamminenickel(II) Chloride is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Chloride Content	30.0 - 31.5%

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