Description

Nickel Nitrite is an inorganic salt of nickel and nitrous acid, primarily recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its significance lies in providing a controlled source of nickel ions and nitrite anions for specialized chemical processes, enabling precise material engineering. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in sectors such as electroplating, ceramic pigment formulation, and heterogeneous catalyst development, where high-purity inorganic reagents are critical.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of nickel-based catalysts for hydrogenation, reforming, and other organic transformations.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Serves as a source of nickel ions in specialized electroplating baths for depositing nickel or nickel alloy coatings.
• Ceramic & Glass Pigments: Acts as a colorant and modifying agent in the production of colored glasses, glazes, and ceramic stains.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a nitrosating or oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and for preparing other nickel compounds.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a high-purity analytical reagent and a starting material in materials science research.
• Gas Sensing Materials: Investigated for use in the development of semiconductor-based sensors for detecting various gases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Nitrite
CAS No.	17861-62-0
Molecular Formula	Ni(NO2)2 or N2NiO4
Molecular Weight	150.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) nitrite; Nitrous acid, nickel(2+) salt; Nickel dinitrite; Nickelous nitrite; UNII-9FZ6V86L6T; EINECS 241-815-8; Ni(NO2)2
EINECS	241-815-8

Quality Control

Our Nickel Nitrite is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay purity, heavy metal content, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of industrial and research applications, ensuring material integrity for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, strong oxidizers, and combustible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni basis)	≥ 98.0%
Water Solubility	Freely soluble
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02%

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