Description

Nickel Lactate Tetrahydrate is a high-purity coordination compound of nickel and lactic acid, supplied as a tetrahydrate salt. This material serves as a reliable and soluble source of nickel ions for advanced industrial and chemical synthesis processes. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in sectors such as catalysis, electroplating, and specialty chemical production who require consistent quality and precise metal content.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of nickel-based catalysts for hydrogenation, reforming, and other organic synthesis reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as a source of nickel ions in specialized electroplating baths for depositing nickel coatings with specific properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or reagent in the preparation of other nickel complexes and fine chemicals.
• Nutritional & Feed Additives: Serves as a source of bioavailable nickel in trace mineral premises for animal nutrition (subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and specifications).
• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: Used to impart specific colors or properties in the production of specialty ceramics and glasses.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in laboratory-scale research for developing new materials and studying nickel chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Lactate Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	59836-85-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10NiO6 • 4H2O
Molecular Weight	280.89 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 208.82 g/mol)
Synonyms	Nickel(2+) dilactate tetrahydrate; Nickel(II) lactate tetrahydrate; Lactic acid, nickel(2+) salt, tetrahydrate; Dilactic acid nickel salt tetrahydrate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid nickel(II) salt tetrahydrate; Nickel dilactate tetrahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Nickel Lactate Tetrahydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for nickel content, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni content)	Min. 20.0%
Loss on Drying	25.0 - 28.0%
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	Max. 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	Max. 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 0.002%

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