Description

Hexaamminenickel(2+) Diformate is a coordination complex salt of nickel(II) with ammonia and formate ligands. This specialized compound is valued for its role as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis research, offering a controlled source of nickel in a defined chemical environment. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel catalysts, electroplating solutions, and inorganic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of heterogeneous and homogeneous nickel-based catalysts used in hydrogenation and other organic transformations.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit nickel coatings with specific properties for electronics and corrosion protection.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a building block for the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional inorganic materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Potential use as a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of nickel or nickel compounds in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for nickel determination and complexometric studies.
• Laboratory Synthesis: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for the preparation of other nickel complexes and for fundamental studies in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Hexaamminenickel(2+) Diformate
CAS No.	68758-60-1
Molecular Formula	C2H16N6NiO4
Molecular Weight	247.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel Hexammine Diformate; Hexaamminenickel(II) Diformate; Bis(formic acid) hexaamminenickel(2+) salt; Nickel Ammonium Formate Complex; Hexaammine Nickel Diformate; [Ni(NH3)6](HCOO)2; Nickel(2+) hexaammine diformate
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Quality Control

Our Hexaamminenickel(2+) Diformate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent composition, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Violet to blue crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 23.5%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1%

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