Description

Nickel Chloride-Ni63 is a specialized radioactive isotope-labeled compound, where the stable nickel atoms are replaced with the radioactive isotope Nickel-63. This product is essential for advanced research and industrial applications requiring precise radioactive tracing. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the nuclear, environmental science, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Radioactive Tracer Studies: Used in environmental science to track the movement and distribution of nickel in ecosystems, soil, and water systems.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a labeled catalyst or catalyst precursor in mechanistic studies to understand reaction pathways and active sites.
• Metallurgical Analysis: Serves as a tracer in metallurgy and materials science to study diffusion processes, corrosion mechanisms, and alloy formation.
• Biochemical Research: Applied in limited biochemical tracing experiments to investigate nickel's role in biological systems and enzymes.
• Nuclear Industry Applications: Used in calibration sources, detector testing, and specific nuclear fuel cycle research.
• Quality Control & Reference Standards: Acts as a critical component in preparing radioactive reference standards for analytical instrument calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Chloride-Ni63
CAS No.	83864-14-6
Molecular Formula	⁶³NiCl₂ (commonly in hydrated forms, e.g., ⁶³NiCl₂·xH₂O)
Molecular Weight	Variable (dependent on hydration and specific activity). Contact for details.
Synonyms	Nickel-63 chloride; ⁶³Nickel dichloride; Nickel(II) chloride-⁶³Ni; Radioactive nickel chloride; Ni-63 tracer; Nickel chloride (⁶³Ni); Nickelous chloride-63
EINECS	Not applicable for radioactive isotopes.

Quality Control

Every batch of Nickel Chloride-Ni63 is produced and handled under strict quality assurance protocols in licensed facilities. Quality is verified through rigorous analytical testing, including measurement of specific activity, radionuclidic purity, and chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications and traceable to national standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a designated and licensed radioactive materials storage area, in accordance with all local, national, and international regulations for handling radioactive substances. The storage environment should be cool, dry, and well-ventilated. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid (Color / Form varies with grade)
Identification (Gamma Spectrometry)	Conforms (Peak at ⁶³Ni characteristic energy)
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99% (⁶³Ni)
Specific Activity	Customizable (mCi/mg or MBq/mg range)
Chemical Purity (NiCl₂ basis)	≥ 95%
Carrier Content	Specified per batch
Solvent / Matrix	Specified (e.g., in solution, on solid support)
pH (for solutions)	As specified

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