Description

Nickel Bis(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Imide is a high-purity organometallic salt widely used as a key precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of nickel cations paired with the weakly coordinating bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide anion, enabling highly efficient and selective reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrolyte formulation for lithium-ion batteries, specialty catalysis, and the development of novel ionic liquids.

Application

• Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Used as a nickel source and conductivity enhancer in advanced electrolyte formulations to improve battery performance and cycle life.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for nickel-based catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and polymerization processes.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: A key component in the preparation of task-specific ionic liquids for separation processes, electrochemistry, and green chemistry applications.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Employed in specialized electroplating baths to deposit nickel-containing coatings with unique properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Material Science: Used in academic and industrial R&D to synthesize novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), complexes, and functional materials.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers to create polymers with tailored characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Bis(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Imide
CAS No.	207861-63-0
Molecular Formula	C4F12N2NiO8S4
Molecular Weight	587.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide; Nickel bis(triflyl)imide; Ni(TFSI)2; Nickel(II) triflimide; Ni(NTf2)2; Nickel bis((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)azanide; Nickel 1,1,1-trifluoro-N-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]methanesulfonamide
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Quality Control

Our Nickel Bis(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Imide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced electrochemical and catalytic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni Content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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