Chemical Name: Nickel(II) sulfate hydrate
CAS No.: 15244-37-8
EC No.: 604-849-3
Molecular Formula: NiO4S.xH2O
Molecular Weight: 154.76 (anhydrous basis)
Assay: 98.0% min
Chemical Name: Nickel(II) sulfate hydrate
CAS No.: 15244-37-8
EC No.: 604-849-3
Molecular Formula: NiO4S.xH2O
Molecular Weight: 154.76 (anhydrous basis)
Assay: 98.0% min
Nickel(II) Sulfate Hydrate Quick Details
Chemical Name: Nickel(II) sulfate hydrate
Synonyms: Nickel sulfate hydrate; Nichel(Ⅱ) sulfate hexahydrate; Niokel monosulfate hexahydrate; Nichel(Ⅱ) sulfate hexahydrate; Nichel(Ⅱ) sulfate hydrate
CAS No.: 15244-37-8
EC No.: 604-849-3
Molecular Formula: NiO4S.xH2O
Molecular Weight: 154.76 (anhydrous basis)
Appearance: Green to blue-green crystalline powder or crystals
Assay: 98.0% min
Nickel(II) Sulfate Hydrate Specification
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | Green to blue-green crystals / crystalline powder |
| Assay (as NiSO4·6H2O) | 98.0% min |
| Nickel (Ni) Content | 21.0% – 23.0% |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.001% max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.001% max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.001% max |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.001% max |
| Water Insoluble Matter | 0.01% max |
Nickel(II) Sulfate Hydrate Applications
Electroplating Industry: It is widely used as the primary source of nickel ions in nickel electroplating and electroforming baths, providing a bright and durable metallic coating on various substrates.
Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an essential precursor and catalyst in the production of other nickel compounds, chemical reagents, and organic synthesis processes.
Battery Manufacturing: Utilized in the preparation of active materials for energy storage systems, including rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) and nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.
Dyeing and Textiles: Functions as a mordant in textile dyeing and printing processes to help fix dyes securely onto fabrics.
Surface Treatment: Applied in the metal finishing industry for blackening zinc and brass, as well as in the anodizing coloring of aluminum alloys.
Nickel(II) Sulfate Hydrate Packaging & Shipping
Standard Packaging: 25 kg plastic woven bags lined with polyethylene bags, or 1000 kg jumbo bags.
Nickel(II) Sulfate Hydrate Storage
Temperature: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep storage temperature ideally below 30 C.