Description

Nickel Phosphide CAS NO 12035-64-2 is an inorganic compound of nickel and phosphorus, known for its catalytic and magnetic properties. This material is valued for its high activity and selectivity in critical industrial processes, offering a robust and efficient alternative to more expensive noble metal catalysts. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the chemical synthesis, energy storage, and electronics sectors for applications requiring precise material performance.

Application

• Hydrogenation & Hydrotreating Catalysis: Used as a high-performance catalyst in the petroleum refining industry for desulfurization and other hydroprocessing reactions.
• Electrocatalysis for Water Splitting: Serves as an efficient, non-precious metal electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in green hydrogen production.
• Battery Anode Materials: Investigated for use in next-generation lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Magnetic Materials & Data Storage: Utilized in the development of thin films and nanoparticles for magnetic recording media and spintronic devices.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst in fine chemical synthesis, including selective hydrogenation and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Semiconductor & Optoelectronic Devices: Employed in the fabrication of semiconductor thin films and nanostructures for electronic and photonic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Phosphide
CAS No.	12035-64-2
Molecular Formula	Ni2P (most common)
Molecular Weight	148.36 g/mol (for Ni2P)
Synonyms	Nickel phosphide (Ni2P); Diphosphanylidenenickel; Nickel(II) phosphide; Phosphinidyne nickel; Nickel monophosphide; Nickel diphosphide; Ni-P catalyst; EINECS 234-823-6
EINECS	234-823-6

Quality Control

Our Nickel Phosphide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant ISO standards, and material characterization is performed using advanced analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, phase composition, and particle size distribution is provided with every shipment.

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 material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Ni2P phase
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 99.0% (metals basis)
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Specific Surface Area (BET)	10 - 50 m²/g
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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