Nickel carbonate hydroxide

Nickel carbonate hydroxide (CAS 12607-70-4), also referred to as trinickel carbonate tetrahydroxide, is an inorganic nickel salt used primarily as a catalyst precursor and as a source compound in nickel-based chemical processing.

Where is Nickel carbonate hydroxide used?

• Catalyst manufacturing: precursor for nickel oxide and reduced nickel catalysts in hydrogenation, reforming and methanation
• Battery and electrochemical: intermediate in synthesizing nickel-based active materials for rechargeable cell chemistries
• Pigments and colorants: raw material for green nickel-based inorganic pigments in ceramics and specialty coatings
• Metallurgical operations source it for nickel salt production and as a feedstock in refining and plating chemical preparation.

Good to know: Purity and trace metal profiles vary by supplier, making certificate of analysis review standard practice.

Commercial specifications

• Particle size and nickel content are key specification parameters
• Nickel content typically specified on a dry-weight basis