Description

Nickel(II) Sulfide is a significant inorganic compound valued for its catalytic and electronic properties. This material is essential for industrial processes requiring specific reactivity and semiconductor characteristics. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the catalyst, battery, and electronics sectors for research and production applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for hydrogenation, hydrodesulfurization (HDS), and other petrochemical refining processes.
• Battery Material Research: Investigated as a potential cathode or anode component in next-generation lithium-sulfur and nickel-based battery systems.
• Semiconductor and Electronics: Serves as a source material for the deposition of nickel sulfide thin films in photovoltaic cells and semiconductor devices.
• Pigment and Coloring Agent: Employed in the production of ceramics, glasses, and plastics to impart specific colors.
• Laboratory Reagent: Acts as a standard or starting material in synthetic inorganic chemistry and materials science research.
• Metallurgical Additive: Used in alloy production and surface treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Sulfide
CAS No.	16812-54-7
Molecular Formula	NiS
Molecular Weight	90.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel Monosulfide; Nickelous Sulfide; Heazlewoodite (mineral form); Nickel(2+) Sulfide; ThioNickelic Oxide; NiS; Nickel Sulfide (1:1)
EINECS	240-841-2

Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Sulfide is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure consistent purity, particle size, and chemical composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to grayish-black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD/IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (NiS)	≥ 99.0%
Nickel (Ni) Content	≥ 63.0%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05%
Cobalt (Co)	≤ 0.05%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.01%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.005%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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