Description

Hexaamminenickel (II) Iodide is a coordination compound featuring a central nickel ion complexed with six ammonia ligands and two iodide counterions. This compound is valued for its role as a well-defined nickel ammine complex, providing a consistent source of nickel in specific chemical synthesis and materials research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of catalysis development, inorganic synthesis, and advanced materials science.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor or model compound in the study of nickel-based catalysts for hydrogenation, cross-coupling, and other organic transformations.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Used as a starting material for the preparation of other nickel complexes and coordination polymers.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Investigated for potential use in specialized nickel electroplating baths to modify surface properties.
• Materials Science: Acts as a precursor for the deposition of nickel-containing thin films or nanomaterials via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or sol-gel processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for nickel determination or in educational laboratory settings.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research into the properties and reactivity of transition metal ammine complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaamminenickel (II) Iodide
CAS No.	13859-68-2
Molecular Formula	[Ni(NH₃)₆]I₂
Molecular Weight	398.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexaamminenickel(II) iodide; Nickel hexammine iodide; Hexaamminenickel diiodide; [Ni(NH3)6]I2; Nickel(2+) hexaammine diiodide; Nickel ammine complex iodide; Nickel hexamine iodide
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Quality Control

Our Hexaamminenickel (II) Iodide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and industrial applications. All products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and assay are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Violet to blue-violet crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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