Nickel(II) fluoride

Nickel(II) fluoride (CAS 10028-18-9, EC 233-071-3, formula F2Ni) is an inorganic nickel salt also referred to as nickel difluoride or nickelous fluoride. It carries no assigned E-code and is not classified as a food additive. It is registered under REACH and subject to EU nickel compound regulations.

In electroplating and surface finishing, nickel fluoride acts as a fluoride-ion donor in nickel bath formulations, improving deposit hardness and adhesion to substrates. In heterogeneous catalysis, it serves as a precursor or co-catalyst for fluorination reactions, activating C-F bond formation under controlled conditions. It also functions as an antimicrobial agent in certain industrial coating systems.

Nickel(II) fluoride is supplied as a technical-grade crystalline material, with high-purity grades available for catalyst and specialty coating applications. It falls under HS code 2826199090 and must be handled in compliance with REACH restrictions on nickel compounds. Standard packaging includes multi-layer bags and sealed drums suited for moisture-sensitive materials.