Description

Tetracyanonickelate is an inorganic coordination compound containing nickel and cyanide ligands. This chemical is valued for its role as a key precursor and reagent in advanced inorganic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers involved in catalysis, electroplating, and the development of novel coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for nickel-based catalysts used in organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing nickel-containing alloys and coatings.
• Coordination Chemistry: A fundamental building block for synthesizing complex nickel cyanide coordination polymers and clusters.
• Materials Science: Employed in the research and development of porous materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with specific adsorption properties.
• Analytical Reagent: Acts as a standard or reagent in specific analytical and spectroscopic methods for nickel detection and quantification.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as an intermediate in the preparation of other nickel complexes and specialty inorganic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetracyanonickelate
CAS No.	48042-08-6
Molecular Formula	K2[Ni(CN)4] (Potassium salt example)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Potassium tetracyanonickelate(II); Nickel tetracyanide; Tetracyanonickelate(II) ion; Potassium nickel cyanide; K2Ni(CN)4; Nickel cyanide complex; Tetracyanonickel salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetracyanonickelate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Nickel (Ni) Content	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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