Description

Nickel(II) Fluoborate - [Ni(OBF3)] is an inorganic salt of nickel and fluoboric acid, widely used as a specialized source of nickel ions in electroplating and surface finishing processes. Its high solubility and stability in aqueous solutions make it a critical component for depositing uniform, adherent, and corrosion-resistant nickel coatings. This product is essential for manufacturers in the electronics, automotive, and metal finishing industries seeking to enhance product durability and performance.

Application

• Electroplating Baths: Primary nickel source for high-speed, high-efficiency electroplating and electroforming processes.
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing: Used in the metallization of through-holes and vias to ensure reliable electrical conductivity.
• Automotive Components: Electroplating of engine parts, fasteners, and other components requiring wear and corrosion resistance.
• Decorative Finishing: Provides a bright, smooth nickel undercoat for subsequent chromium or other decorative metal plating.
• Alloy Plating: Serves as a precursor in baths for depositing nickel-based alloys, such as nickel-iron or nickel-cobalt.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in specific organic synthesis and fluorination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Fluoborate
CAS No.	108882-04-8
Molecular Formula	Ni(BF4)2 or Ni(BF4)2·xH2O
Molecular Weight	232.31 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Nickel Fluoborate; Nickel Tetrafluoroborate; Nickel(II) Tetrafluoroborate; Nickel Borofluoride; [Ni(OBF3)]; Ni(BF4)2; Bis(tetrafluoroborato)nickel; Nickel Difluoroborate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Fluoborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for industrial applications. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications for nickel content, impurity profiles, and solution stability. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, heavy metals, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect solution concentration and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ni)	≥ 98.0%
pH (of solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.001%

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