Description

Nickel Methane Sulfonate is an organometallic salt widely used as a high-performance source of nickel ions in advanced electrochemical applications. Its primary value lies in its high solubility and stability in aqueous and organic solutions, enabling precise control over nickel deposition. This compound is essential for industries requiring high-purity, uniform nickel coatings and specialized catalysts, particularly in electronics manufacturing and surface finishing.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: A key component in nickel electroplating baths for decorative, functional, and corrosion-resistant coatings on metals and plastics.
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing: Used in the metallization of through-holes and vias, providing excellent conductivity and adhesion.
• Electroless Nickel Plating: Serves as a nickel ion source in autocatalytic plating solutions for uniform deposits on complex geometries.
• Catalyst Synthesis: A precursor for preparing nickel-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, reforming, and other organic synthesis reactions.
• Energy Storage: Investigated for use in battery electrolytes and supercapacitor materials due to its ionic properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in various analytical techniques and laboratory research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Methane Sulfonate
CAS No.	55136-38-4
Molecular Formula	C2H6NiO6S2
Molecular Weight	248.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) methanesulfonate; Nickel dimethanesulfonate; Methanesulfonic acid, nickel(2+) salt; Methanesulfonic acid, nickel(II) salt; Nickel methanesulphonate; Nickel bis(methanesulfonate); Ni(MSA)2; Ni(Ms)2
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Quality Control

Our Nickel Methane Sulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against stringent internal specifications, which typically include assay, heavy metal limits, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni content)	Min. 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	Max. 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	Max. 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 0.002%
Water Insolubles	Max. 0.1%

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