Nickel Dichloride

Nickel Dichloride (CAS 7718-54-9) is an inorganic nickel salt. Also marketed as the hexahydrate form.

Where is Nickel Dichloride used?

• Electroplating and metal finishing: key electrolyte component in nickel plating baths
• Textile and leather processing: mordant that fixes dyes onto fibers and hides
• Chemical synthesis: catalyst precursor for cross-coupling reactions
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: used for hydrogenation processes
• Biotechnology and life sciences: reagent in enzyme inhibition studies and specialized research
• Nickel-affinity chromatography systems are employed for protein purification.

Good to know: The hexahydrate is the more common grade. Concentrations are typically specified at 98% or higher.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and laboratory-reagent purity levels
• 98% or higher concentration
• Bulk quantities and smaller pack sizes