Description

Raney Nickel is a highly active, fine-grained solid catalyst composed primarily of nickel derived from a nickel-aluminum alloy. This material is critical for facilitating hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and desulfurization reactions in industrial chemical synthesis. It is an indispensable catalyst for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and petrochemical refining sectors seeking efficient and selective hydrogenation processes.

Application

• Hydrogenation Catalyst: Widely used for the saturation of alkenes, alkynes, nitriles, and carbonyl compounds in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Desulfurization: Employed in the hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process within petroleum refining to remove sulfur from fuels.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates key reactions such as reductive amination, nitro group reduction, and the conversion of aldehydes to alcohols.
• Fat & Oil Processing: Used in the hardening of vegetable oils and fats to produce margarine and shortening.
• Deuterium Exchange: Serves as a catalyst for hydrogen-deuterium exchange reactions in labeled compound preparation.
• Fuel Cell Technology: Investigated for use in hydrogen generation and purification systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Raney Nickel
CAS No.	12635-27-7
Molecular Formula	Ni (primary component)
Molecular Weight	58.69 g/mol (for Ni)
Synonyms	Raney Ni; Nickel Catalyst, Raney type; Skeletal Nickel; Activated Nickel; Nickel, [Raney]; Urushibara Nickel; Nickel Sponge; Raney® Nickel
EINECS	235-721-3

Quality Control

Our Raney Nickel is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure consistent catalytic activity and particle size distribution. Quality is verified through a battery of tests including nickel content assay, specific surface area (BET) measurement, and pyrophoricity testing. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its pyrophoric and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) or under a suitable liquid such as water or alcohol to prevent contact with air. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. The highly volatile solvents sometimes used for storage require appropriate flammables cabinet storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or slurry
Nickel Content (Assay)	> 85%
Aluminum Content	< 10%
Activity (Hydrogenation)	Standardized test available
Particle Size	Customizable (typically 5-50 microns)
Specific Surface Area (BET)	30 - 100 m²/g
Storage Form	Water-wet, alcohol-wet, or dry (under inert gas)

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