Nickel Chloride

Synonym(s)

: Nickel (II) chloride, nickel dichloride, dichloronickel

Mol. Formula

: NiCl2

EC / List no.

: 231-743-0

CAS no.

: 7718-54-9

Molecular weight

: 129,6

Nickel dichloride is a compound of nickel and chloride in which the ratio of nickel (in the +2 oxidation state) to chloride is 1:2. It has the role of calcium channel blocker and hapten. It is used to make other chemicals.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals and processing aids in industrial plants.
» It is used in the manufacture of chemicals.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Nickel chloride appears as a brown or green solid
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	1001
Boiling point	°C	973
Density	g/cm3	1.92- 3.55	20 °C
Solubility	g/ L	643- 5990	20- 100 °C, soluble with water