Description

Ammonium Nickel Trichloride is a specialized inorganic coordination compound with the formula (NH4)[NiCl3]. This material is valued for its role as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis and as a catalyst component in specific organic transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers operating in the fields of electroplating, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and specialty inorganic synthesis. Our supply ensures high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for critical applications.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used as a source of nickel ions in specialized electroplating baths for depositing nickel-alloy coatings.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile precursor for depositing nickel-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating processes.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in selective organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Inorganic Synthesis: A key starting material for the preparation of other nickel complexes and coordination compounds in research and development.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific analytical procedures and titration methods.
• Materials Science: Used in the development of novel magnetic materials, ceramics, and other functional inorganic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Nickel Trichloride
CAS No.	24640-21-9
Molecular Formula	Cl3H4NNi
Molecular Weight	202.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium trichloronickelate; Ammonium trichloronickelate(II); Nickel ammonium chloride; Trichloronickelate(1-) ammonium; (NH4)[NiCl3]; Ammonium nickel(III) chloride (common misnomer); Nickel chloride ammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Nickel Trichloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and performance. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet stringent industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to yellow-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as (NH4)[NiCl3])	≥ 98.0 %
Nickel (Ni) Content	28.5 - 29.5 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	52.0 - 53.5 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm

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