Description

Nickel Chloride is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in industrial chemistry and materials science. Its primary value lies in its ability to serve as a reliable and consistent source of nickel ions for catalytic processes and surface treatment applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors such as electroplating, battery technology, and organic synthesis, where precise metal ion delivery is critical.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: A key component in nickel plating baths for corrosion protection and decorative finishes on metals.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing nickel-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, reforming, and other organic transformations.
• Battery Material Production: Used in the manufacture of precursors for nickel-based cathode materials in certain battery chemistries.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent in organic synthesis and in the preparation of other nickel compounds and complexes.
• Ceramic Pigments & Glass Coloring: Imparts green colors in ceramics and glass formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry and as a standard in various quality control procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Chloride
CAS No.	13931-83-4
Molecular Formula	NiCl₂
Molecular Weight	129.60 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Nickel(II) chloride; Nickel dichloride; Nickelous chloride; Dichloronickel; Nickel chloride (NiCl2); Nickel chloride anhydrous; CAS 7718-54-9 (hexahydrate form)
EINECS	237-743-4

Quality Control

Our Nickel Chloride is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee specification compliance.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NiCl₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Nickel (Ni) Content	≥ 45.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Cobalt (Co)	≤ 0.1 %
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.002 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Water Insolubles	≤ 0.05 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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