Description

Nickel Hexafluorosilicate is an inorganic salt of nickel and hexafluorosilicic acid, widely recognized for its role as a source of nickel and fluoride ions in specialized industrial processes. Its importance lies in its dual functionality, enabling applications from surface treatment to the synthesis of advanced materials where precise nickel deposition or fluoride incorporation is required. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electroplating, ceramics, and chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable and consistent performance.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used as an additive in nickel plating baths to improve deposit quality, brightness, and corrosion resistance on metal substrates.
• Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a fluxing agent and opacifier, and can be used to introduce nickel-based colors or to modify the thermal and chemical properties of ceramic glazes and glass frits.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the preparation of nickel-containing catalysts used in hydrogenation, reforming, and other petrochemical processes.
• Fluorination Reactions: Provides a controlled source of fluoride ions in organic and inorganic synthesis for the production of fluorinated compounds.
• Metal Treatment: Employed in chemical conversion coatings and pickling solutions for the surface treatment of metals like aluminum and magnesium.
• Laboratory & Research: Used as a high-purity reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research for calibrations and experimental syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Hexafluorosilicate
CAS No.	26045-73-8
Molecular Formula	NiSiF6·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 240.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel Silicofluoride; Nickel(II) Hexafluorosilicate; Nickel Fluosilicate; Hexafluorosilicic Acid, Nickel Salt; Nickel Silicon Fluoride
EINECS	247-408-0

Quality Control

Our Nickel Hexafluorosilicate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NiSiF6)	≥ 98.0 %
Nickel (Ni) Content	≥ 23.0 %
Fluoride (F) Content	≥ 46.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %

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