Nickel sulfate 6AQ
General Product Information
| Article | Nickel sulfate 6AQ |
| Synoniemen | Nickel(II) sulfate, Nickel sulfate hexahydrate, Nickelous sulfate, Nickel(II) sulphate |
| CAS No. | 7786-81-4 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 232-104-9 |
| Class 9 | |
| Tariff Code | 28332400 |
| UN No. | 3077 |
| VLG/ADR | Class 9, Packing Group III |
Description
Nickel sulfate 6AQ, also known as nickel(II) sulfate hexahydrate, is an inorganic compound. It is a blue-green crystalline powder, which is Highly soluble in water. This compound is used in industrial processes, particularly in electroplating and battery technology. The hexahydrate is the most stable and commercially available form of nickel sulfate .
Characteristics
- Odor: Odorless.
- Hygroscopic: Yes.
- Color: Blue-green.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | NiSO4-6H2O |
| Molar Weight | 262.85 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 53 °C |
| Boiling Point | – |
| Density | Approx. 2.07 g/cm³. |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | 4.0 – 5.5 (on 1% solution) |
Applications
Nickel sulfate 6AQ is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Chemical Industry
Raw material for the production of other nickel compounds.
2. Galvanizing
For electrolytic nickel plating for coating metals, for both decorative and anti-corrosion purposes.
3. Catalysis
Precursor for catalysts in organic synthesis.
4. Ceramics & Glass Industry
As a dye component in glazes, enamels and ceramics.
5. Batteries
Used as a nickel source in the production of nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Nickel Sulfate
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Nickel Sulfate – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Nickel(II) sulfate