Description

Nickel Sponge Metal(Tm) Catalyst is a highly porous, high-surface-area form of elemental nickel designed for superior catalytic performance in demanding chemical processes. This material matters because it offers exceptional activity, selectivity, and longevity, directly impacting process efficiency and product yield in critical hydrogenation and synthesis reactions. It is essential for chemical manufacturers, petrochemical refiners, and research institutions developing advanced materials and sustainable chemical pathways. Consistent particle morphology and controlled purity ensure reliable, reproducible results in both batch and continuous flow systems.

Application

• Selective Hydrogenation Reactions: Key for converting unsaturated hydrocarbons, nitriles, and aldehydes into valuable saturated intermediates in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Fat & Oil Hardening: Used in the food industry for the catalytic hydrogenation of vegetable oils to produce margarines, shortenings, and other specialty fats.
• Petrochemical Refining: Employed in processes such as hydrotreating to remove sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen impurities from feedstocks.
• Organic Synthesis & API Manufacturing: Facilitates critical reduction and coupling steps in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Fuel Cell & Energy Research: Serves as a catalyst component or precursor in electrodes for fuel cells and other electrochemical energy conversion devices.
• Methanation & Syngas Conversion: Catalyzes the reaction of carbon oxides with hydrogen to produce methane or other hydrocarbons.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Sponge Metal(Tm) Catalyst
CAS No.	37258-79-0
Molecular Formula	Ni
Molecular Weight	58.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel Sponge Catalyst; Raney Nickel (alternative type); Sponge Nickel; Nickel Catalyst, Porous; Nickel Metal Sponge; Elemental Nickel Catalyst; Nickel (CAS 7440-02-0) in sponge form; UN 2881 (for Nickel Catalyst, wet)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nickel Sponge Metal(Tm) Catalyst is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing for key parameters including nickel content, surface area, pore volume, and particle size distribution to ensure consistent catalytic activity and batch-to-batch reproducibility. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Production can adhere to various industry standards based on customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its pyrophoric nature in finely divided form, certain grades must be kept under an inert atmosphere or wetted with a specified liquid (e.g., water, alcohol) as indicated on the specific product label and safety data sheet. Always refer to the supplied SDS for precise handling and storage instructions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray-black porous solid
Nickel Content (Assay)	≥ 99.0%
Surface Area (BET)	20 - 100 m²/g (Grade dependent)
Bulk Density	Contact for details
Particle Size (Mesh)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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