Description

Nickel CAS NO 7440-02-0 is a lustrous, silvery-white transition metal known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and ferromagnetic properties. It is a fundamental industrial material prized for its ability to form high-performance alloys and its catalytic activity. This metal is essential for manufacturers in the stainless steel, electroplating, battery, and chemical catalyst sectors, where its unique combination of strength, durability, and functional performance is critical.

Application

• Stainless Steel & Alloy Production: Primary component in austenitic stainless steels (e.g., 304, 316) and superalloys for high-temperature applications in aerospace and power generation.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used for decorative and functional nickel plating to provide corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and a bright finish on substrates like steel, brass, and plastics.
• Battery Technology: Key constituent in the cathodes of Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst and catalyst support in critical chemical processes including hydrogenation, reforming, and the production of synthetic fuels.
• Foundry & Casting: Used in the production of cast irons and other foundry products to enhance strength and corrosion resistance.
• Coinage: Used in the minting of coins, often in alloy form (e.g., cupronickel).
• Chemical Processing Equipment: Fabrication of vessels, piping, and valves that require exceptional resistance to corrosive environments.
• Electronics & Magnetics: Used in electronic components, magnetic shielding, and certain types of permanent magnets (Alnico).

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel
CAS No.	7440-02-0
Molecular Formula	Ni
Molecular Weight	58.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel metal; Nickel powder; Nickel catalyst; Raney Nickel; Nickel black; Elemental Nickel; Nickel flake; Nickel shot
EINECS	231-111-4

Quality Control

Our nickel products are manufactured and tested to meet exacting industry and customer-specific specifications. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical techniques including ICP-OES, AAS, and LECO analysis for precise impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal content, and physical properties is provided with each batch to ensure compliance and supply chain transparency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. For fine powders, store under an inert atmosphere to minimize surface oxidation. Typical ambient storage conditions (15-25°C) are suitable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silver-gray metal (powder, shot, pellets, etc.)
Assay (Ni)	≥ 99.5%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05%
Cobalt (Co)	≤ 0.05%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.02%
Carbon (C)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfur (S)	≤ 0.01%
Particle Size (for powder grades)	Custom mesh sizes available

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