Description

Formic Acid, Nickel Salt is an inorganic coordination compound formed from formic acid and nickel. This material serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst in various industrial chemical synthesis and material science processes. It is particularly valued in applications requiring a controlled source of nickel ions. Key industries that utilize this compound include specialty chemical manufacturing, catalysis, and advanced material research.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation and other organic transformations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the production of other nickel-containing complexes and fine chemicals.
• Electroless Plating: Employed in formulations for nickel plating baths to deposit uniform metal coatings on various substrates.
• Material Science: Utilized in the research and development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and functional materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formic Acid, Nickel Salt
CAS No.	15843-02-4
Molecular Formula	Ni(CHO₂)₂ or C₂H₂NiO₄
Molecular Weight	148.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel Formate; Nickel(II) Formate; Formic Acid Nickel Salt; Nickel Diformate; Nickelous Formate; Bis(formato)nickel; Nickel Formate Dihydrate (common hydrated form); EINECS 239-946-5
EINECS	239-946-5

Quality Control

Our Formic Acid, Nickel Salt is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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