Description

Nickel-62 is a stable, naturally occurring isotope of nickel, distinguished by its unique nuclear properties. This material is of significant interest in advanced scientific and industrial research due to its specific neutron capture cross-section and role in nucleosynthesis studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the fields of nuclear physics, astrophysics modeling, and specialized materials science for calibration standards and experimental applications.

Application

• Nuclear Physics Research: Used as a target material or standard in studies of nuclear structure, neutron capture reactions, and cross-section measurements.
• Astrophysics Modeling: Employed in laboratory simulations to understand stellar nucleosynthesis processes, particularly the s-process (slow neutron capture process).
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity isotopic standard for instrument calibration in mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques.
• Advanced Materials Development: Investigated for potential use in specialized alloys or composites where specific isotopic composition influences material properties.
• Educational & Institutional Use: Supplied to universities and national laboratories for advanced coursework and fundamental research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel-62
CAS No.	162032-48-6
Molecular Formula	Ni (Isotope)
Molecular Weight	61.928345 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel-62 isotope; 62Ni; Ni-62; Nickel, isotope of mass 62; Stable Nickel Isotope 62; Nickel 62 Metal; Isotopically Enriched Nickel-62
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nickel-62 is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure the highest isotopic and chemical purity. Each batch is characterized using high-resolution mass spectrometry to verify isotopic enrichment levels and trace metallic impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic abundance, chemical purity, and analytical methods is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with research-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage of metal powder forms, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to minimize surface oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Isotopic Enrichment (62Ni)	≥ 99.5%
Chemical Purity (Ni basis)	≥ 99.9%
Form	Metal Foil / Powder / Custom
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Trace Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total

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