Description

Nickel(+2)Citrate 14-Water is a high-purity, crystalline coordination compound of nickel and citric acid. This material is valued for its role as a bioavailable nickel source and its utility in controlled synthesis and catalysis. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the chemical, materials science, and catalyst development sectors seeking a reliable, water-soluble nickel precursor.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation and other organic transformations.
• Electroless Nickel Plating: Serves as a key nickel ion source in specific electroless plating bath formulations.
• Nutritional Supplement & Animal Feed: Acts as a trace mineral additive to prevent nickel deficiency in specialized animal nutrition.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a starting material for preparing other nickel complexes and advanced inorganic materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry and research as a standard or reagent.
• Ceramic & Glass Colorant: Provides green and brown colorations in specialty glass and ceramic glazes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(+2)Citrate 14-Water
CAS No.	6059-24-1
Molecular Formula	C6H6NiO7 • 14H2O
Molecular Weight	587.93 g/mol (Anhydrous: 295.91 g/mol)
Synonyms	Nickel Citrate Tetrahydrate; Nickel(II) Citrate Hydrate; Citric Acid Nickel Salt; Nickelous Citrate; Tris(nickel) citrate; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid nickel salt; Nickel(2+) citrate
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Quality Control

Our Nickel(+2)Citrate 14-Water is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent composition, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Ni Content)	Min. 19.8%
Loss on Drying	40.0 - 45.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%

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