Nickel nitrate hexahydrate

Nickel nitrate hexahydrate (CAS 13478-00-7) is a water-soluble nickel salt supplied as a crystalline solid, used industrially as a source of nickel ions in surface treatment and catalyst preparation.

Its high solubility and controlled nickel content make it a preferred precursor where precise nickel loading is required for electrochemical processes and industrial manufacturing applications.

In catalyst manufacturing, it serves as the primary nickel precursor for impregnating alumina or silica supports, producing hydrogenation and reforming catalysts used in petrochemical processing.

Electroplating and electroless nickel operations use it to formulate bath solutions that deposit uniform nickel coatings on metal and plastic substrates for various industrial components.

In electronics, it supports the production of nickel-containing electrode materials and conductive layers in printed circuit board fabrication and other high-tech hardware manufacturing.

Mining and hydrometallurgical operations use this chemical in solution chemistry for nickel recovery and refining steps, ensuring efficient processing of raw materials and metal ores.

The product is supplied as green crystalline granules or flakes, typically in technical and reagent grades. Standard concentrations are based on the hexahydrate form for consistency.

Purity specifications commonly range from technical grade to high-purity reagent grade suitable for laboratory synthesis. Bulk packaging in drums and IBCs is standard for industrial supply.