Description

Nickel Tetrafluoroborate CAS NO 14708-14-6 is an inorganic salt that serves as a highly soluble and stable source of nickel(II) ions in aqueous and specific non-aqueous systems. This compound is valued for its consistent performance and purity in advanced industrial processes, particularly where precise metal deposition is critical. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the electronics, metal finishing, and specialty catalyst industries for its reliable electrochemical properties.

Application

• Electroplating & Electroforming: A key component in nickel plating baths for depositing bright, ductile, and corrosion-resistant nickel coatings on substrates like steel, brass, and plastics.
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing: Used in the metallization processes for through-hole plating and as an additive in electroless nickel plating formulations.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the preparation of nickel-based catalysts for hydrogenation, reforming, and other organic synthesis reactions.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed in chemical conversion coatings and surface activation treatments to enhance adhesion for subsequent painting or bonding.
• Battery & Energy Storage Research: Investigated as an electrolyte component or active material precursor in the development of advanced battery systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical procedures for the determination of fluoride or in electrochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	14708-14-6
Molecular Formula	Ni(BF4)2 or NiB2F8
Molecular Weight	232.31 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Nickel(II) Tetrafluoroborate; Tetrafluoroboric Acid Nickel(II) Salt; Nickel Fluoborate; Nickel Borofluoride; Nickel(II) Fluoborate; Nickel Bis(tetrafluoroborate); Borofluoric Acid Nickel Salt; CAS 14708-14-6
EINECS	238-753-1

Quality Control

Our Nickel Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, metal content, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, trace metal analysis, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance with your process requirements.

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 such as strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 24.0 %
Purity (Ni(BF4)2)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (of solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.001 %

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