Nickel

CAS Number

7440-02-0

EC Number

231-111-4

What is Nickel?

Nickel (CAS 7440-02-0) is a transition metal supplied in elemental form for industrial metallurgical and chemical applications.

Stainless steel, superalloys and specialty metals: foundational alloying component
Chemical processing: catalyst base and corrosion-resistant material
Austenitic stainless steels: incorporated in steelmaking and alloy production
Turbine blades, exhaust systems and structural aerospace components: high-performance superalloys
Batteries and electronics: electrode materials, conductive coatings and electroplating
Hydrogenation reactions, including edible oil processing and petrochemical refining, employ nickel-based catalysts that provide active sites.
Nickel alloys are specified for automotive and industrial components requiring resistance to high-temperature oxidation and mechanical fatigue.

Particle size and purity tailored to end-use requirements
Reduced nickel available, meeting different purity thresholds for metallurgical or catalytic use
Specifications aligned to ASTM and industry standards

Melting Point 1455 °C

Boiling Point 2730 °C

Density 8.908 g/cm³

Appearance Nickel metal is a hard, ductile, magnetic metal with a silver-white color.

Color White to gray-white

Odor Odorless

Form wire

Water Solubility It is insoluble in water.

pH 8.5-12.0

Danger

GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS02· Flammable GHS06· Toxic GHS09· Environmental Hazard

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

H351 Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]

HS Code 38151100

UN Number 1493

ADR Class 5.1

Packing Group II

Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK (Germany) 3