Description

Nickel Nitrate is an essential inorganic salt widely utilized as a versatile precursor in advanced material synthesis and industrial catalysis. Its high solubility and reactivity make it a critical raw material for producing uniform nickel-based coatings and functional compounds. This product is indispensable for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, battery, catalyst, and surface treatment industries seeking reliable, high-purity metal sources.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: A primary source of nickel ions for electroplating baths, used to deposit decorative, protective, and functional nickel coatings on metals and plastics.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of nickel-based heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation, reforming, and other petrochemical processes.
• Battery Material Production: Used in the preparation of nickel oxide and other composite materials for lithium-ion battery cathodes and other energy storage systems.
• Ceramic Pigments & Glazes: Imparts distinctive colors (typically browns and blacks) in ceramic bodies, glazes, and glass formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or reagent in organic synthesis and for producing other nickel salts and compounds.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry, materials science research, and educational demonstrations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Nitrate
CAS No.	13138-45-9
Molecular Formula	Ni(NO3)2·6H2O (common hydrate)
Molecular Weight	290.81 g/mol (for hexahydrate)
Synonyms	Nickel(II) nitrate; Nickel dinitrate; Nitric acid, nickel(2+) salt; Nickelous nitrate; Nickel nitrate hexahydrate; UN 2725
EINECS	236-068-5

Quality Control

Our Nickel Nitrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including assay, impurity profile, and solution clarity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with relevant industry standards.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Separate from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and combustible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni basis)	≥ 20.0%
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.001%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

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