Description

Nickel(II) Cyanide Tetrahydrate is an inorganic coordination compound with the formula Ni(CN)₂·4H₂O. This material is of significant industrial importance as a specialized precursor in electroplating and catalysis, where precise chemical composition is critical for process control and final product quality. It serves key functions in the synthesis of nickel complexes and in niche metallurgical applications for industries requiring high-purity nickel sources.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as a source of nickel ions in specialized electroplating baths for depositing nickel coatings with specific properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the preparation of heterogeneous and homogeneous nickel-based catalysts for organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other nickel coordination compounds and cyanide complexes for research and development.
• Metallurgy: Employed in processes for nickel extraction and refining in certain hydrometallurgical operations.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Cyanide Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	13477-95-7
Molecular Formula	Ni(CN)₂·4H₂O
Molecular Weight	182.79 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Nickel Cyanide Tetrahydrate; Nickel Dicyanide Tetrahydrate; Nickelous Cyanide Tetrahydrate; Tetrakis(aqua)nickel(II) dicyanide; Ni(CN)2.4H2O
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Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Cyanide Tetrahydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each batch is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizers. Due to its sensitivity to fluoride and strong alkali, ensure segregation from these substances. Long-term stability is best maintained at controlled room temperature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	~36.0 - 40.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %

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