Description

Nickel Potassium Cyanide is a coordination compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued for its role in electroplating and metal finishing processes. Its chemical structure provides a stable source of both nickel and cyanide ions, which is critical for achieving uniform, high-quality metallic coatings. This product is essential for manufacturers in the electroplating, electronics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors who require reliable and consistent raw materials for their operations.

Application

• Electroplating Baths: A key component for nickel electroplating, providing a bright, hard, and corrosion-resistant finish on metal substrates.
• Metal Finishing: Used in surface treatment processes to enhance the appearance, durability, and solderability of components.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the preparation of nickel-based catalysts for various organic reactions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of other complex cyanide compounds and coordination complexes.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the deposition of nickel layers on connectors and other electronic parts.
• Alloy Plating: Facilitates the co-deposition of nickel with other metals to create specialized alloy coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Potassium Cyanide
CAS No.	14220-17-8
Molecular Formula	K2[Ni(CN)4]
Molecular Weight	240.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetracyanonickelate(II); Potassium Nickel Cyanide; Tetrapotassium Nickel Cyanide; Nickel Potassium Cyanide Complex; Nickel Cyanide Potassium Salt; K2Ni(CN)4; Nickel Potassium Tetracyanide
EINECS	238-091-1

Quality Control

Our Nickel Potassium Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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. Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to Orange Crystalline Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as K2[Ni(CN)4])	≥ 98.0 %
Nickel (Ni) Content	24.0 - 25.0 %
Potassium (K) Content	31.0 - 33.0 %
Cyanide (CN) Content	To match theoretical
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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