Description

Magnesium-Nickel Alloy is a high-performance intermetallic compound known for its unique hydrogen storage and catalytic properties. This material is critical for advanced energy solutions and specialized metallurgical processes where controlled reactivity and structural integrity are paramount. It serves as an essential component for researchers and manufacturers in the hydrogen economy, battery technology, and high-strength alloy development sectors.

Application

• Hydrogen Storage Material: A key component in solid-state hydrogen storage systems and metal hydride batteries due to its reversible hydrogen absorption/desorption characteristics.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Precursor: Used in hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and methanation reactions within chemical synthesis and petrochemical refining.
• Specialty Alloying Agent: Employed in the production of high-strength, corrosion-resistant magnesium or nickel-based alloys for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a reducing agent or reactant in the preparation of organometallic compounds and other specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying hydrogen interaction with metals and developing new energy materials.
• Gettering Material: Applied in vacuum systems and electronic component manufacturing to absorb residual gases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium-Nickel Alloy
CAS No.	77980-83-7
Molecular Formula	MgNi (commonly represented for the Mg2Ni phase)
Molecular Weight	~107.29 g/mol (for Mg2Ni)
Synonyms	Nickel Magnesium Alloy; Magnesium Nickel Intermetallic; Mg-Ni Alloy; Mg2Ni; Nickel Magnesium Compound; Hydrogen Storage Alloy Mg2Ni; Magnesium Nickelide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Magnesium-Nickel Alloy is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for precise elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution (where applicable), and key performance indicators is provided with each shipment to meet the exacting standards of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or solid pieces
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Mg2Ni phase structure
Assay (Mg+Ni)	≥ 99.0% (by ICP)
Magnesium (Mg) Content	54.0 - 56.0 %
Nickel (Ni) Content	44.0 - 46.0 %
Particle Size (for powder grades)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Hydrogen Storage Capacity (Typical)	~3.6 wt% (Theoretical for Mg2NiH4)

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