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NICKEL CARBONATE

CAS NUMBER: 3333-67-3

MOLECULAR FORMULA: NiCO3 · 2Ni(OH)2 · xH2O

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 304.12

 

Nickel carbonate describes one or a mixture of inorganic compounds containing nickel and carbonate. 
From the industrial perspective, the most important nickel carbonate is basic nickel carbonate with the formula Ni4CO3(OH)6(H2O)4. 

Simpler carbonates, ones more likely encountered in the laboratory, are NiCO3 and its hexahydrate. 
All are paramagnetic green solids containing Ni2+ cations. 

The basic carbonate is an intermediate in the hydrometallurgical purification of nickel from its ores and is used in electroplating of nickel.
Nickel Carbonate is a light green, crystalline inorganic compound that produces toxic gases upon heating. 

Nickel carbonate is used in electroplating, to prepare nickel monoxide, to make colored glass and as a catalyst in the treatment of wastewater. 
Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies and affects the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system. 

Nickel carbonate is a known carcinogen and is associated with an increased risk of developing lung and nasal cancers.
Nickel Carbonate is a water insoluble Nickel source that can easily be converted to other Nickel compounds, such as the oxide by heating.

Nickel carbonates also give off carbon dioxide when treated with dilute acids. 
Nickel Carbonate is generally immediately available in most volumes. 

High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Nickel carbonate powder is normally available in various concentrations. 
Special packaging information is available on demand. 

Nickel carbonate is stored in original packing.
Nickel carbonate is especially produced for quote_buttonuse as a neutralizer for nickel plating solutions, and is the purest form available commercially. 

Nickel carbonate is manufactured to demanding specifications from carefully selected raw materials, and is subjected to stringent quality control testing.
Nickel carbonate is less dusty and especially produced for use as a neutralizer for nickel plating solutions. 

Nickel carbonate is the purest form available commercially and dissolves readily. 
Nickel carbonate is manufactured to demanding specifications from carefully selected raw materials, and is subjected to stringent quality control testing.


USE OF NICKEL CARBONATE:

Nickel carbonates are used in some ceramic applications and as precursors to catalysts.
Nickel has the ability to adsorb large amounts of hydrogen, therefore, it is used as a catalyst in hydrogenation. 

Nickel anhydrous is also useful for adjusting the pH of nickel baths.
Nickel carbonate is used to prepare nickel catalysts and several specialty compounds of nickel. 

Nickel carbonate also is used as a neutralizing agent in nickel plating solutions. 
Other applications are in coloring glass and in the manufacture of ceramic pigments.


-Plating agents 

-Metal surface treating agents

-Surface treatment

 

APPLICATION OF NICKEL CARBONATE:

Nickel carbonate is used in sulphamate baths, metal phosphating, electroplating and ceramic applications. 
Nickel carbonate acts as a precursor to catalysts and an intermediate in the hydrometallurgical purification of nickel from its ores.

 

PROPERTIES OF NICKEL CARBONATE:


-Quality Level: 100

-assay: 99.9% (trace metals analysis) 99.9% trace metals basis

-form: powder

-reaction suitability: reagent type: catalyst

-impurities: ≤ 1500.0  ppm Trace Metal Analysis

-Featured Industry: Battery Manufacturing

-SMILES string: O.[Ni++].O[Ni]O.O[Ni]O.[O-]C([O-])=O

-InChI: 1S/CH2O3.3Ni.5H2O/c2-1(3)4;;;;;;;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;;;5*1H2/q;3*+2;;;;;/p-6

-InChI key: CCFAFYHXJQHIRV-UHFFFAOYSA-H

 

SPECIFICATIONS OF NICKEL CARBONATE:


-Formula Weight: 118.7

-Physical Form: Solid

-Grade: Technical

-Density: 2.6g/cm³

-Identification: Pass Test

-Packaging: Glass Bottle

-Color: Green

-Quantity: 100g

-Chemical Name or Material: Nickel Carbonate


CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL CARBONATE:

Nickel carbonate is a light green crystalline substance, which is almost insoluble (0.093 g/L) in water (25°C), nonsoluble in hot water, and soluble in acids. 
Nickel carbonate is available primarily as basic nickel carbonate (NiCO3· 2Ni(OH)2 · 4H2O), which is not soluble in water and soluble in ammonia and dilute acids. 
In the natural environment, nickel carbonate tetrahydrate can be found as zaratite.


STRUCTURE OF NICKEL CARBONATE:

Nickel carbonate adopts a structure like calcite, consisting of nickel in an octahedral coordination geometry.
Nickel carbonates are hydrolyzed upon contact with aqueous acids to give solutions containing the ion [Ni(H2O)6]2+, liberating water and carbon dioxide in the process.

The nature of the resulting oxide depends on the nature of the precursor. 
The oxide obtained from the basic carbonate is often most useful for catalysis.

 

PREPARATION OF NICKEL CARBONATE:

Anhydrous nickel carbonate is produced as a precipitate when calcium carbonate is heated with a solution of nickel chloride in a sealed tube at 150°C. 
Alternatively, treating nickel powder with ammonia and carbon dioxide followed by boiling off ammonia yields pure carbonate.
When sodium carbonate is added to a solution of Ni(II) salts, basic nickel carbonate precipitates out in impure form.

 

REACTION OF NICKEL CARBONATE:

Nickel carbonate is the starting material for preparing many nickel salts. 
Nickel carbonate reacts with dilute acids evolving carbon dioxide, and upon evaporation of the solution corresponding nickel salts are formed. 

The nitrate, sulfate and phosphate salts are prepared from carbonate.
Nickel carbonate forms many double salts, such as, Na2CO3•NiCO3•10H2O with alkali metal carbonates. 
However, such double carbonates usually are prepared by mixing an alkali metal or ammonium bicarbonate solution with a nickel salt solution, followed by crystallization.


STORAGE OF NICKEL CARBONATE:

Store only in original packaging. 
Separated from food and feedstuffs and acids. 

Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. 

 

SYNONYM:

Nickel(II) carbonate
Nickel (II) carbonate
Nickel(II) carbonate basic hydrate
UNII-WM50SQU829
Carbonic acid, nickel(2+) salt (1:1)
nickel(2+);carbonate
Nickelous carbonate
WM50SQU829
Nickel carbonate hydroxide (Ni3(CO3)(OH)4)
Nickel monocarbonate
Carbonic acid, nickel salt
HSDB 1662
Nickel(2+) carbonate (NiCO3)
EINECS 222-068-2
Nickel carbonate (NiCO3)
CI No. 77779

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