Nickel Chloride is a chemical compound used primarily in electroplating, as a catalyst in certain chemical processes, and in the manufacture of other nickel compounds.
- Electroplating: Used in the electroplating of nickel.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied as a catalyst in the production of various chemicals.
- Battery Manufacturing: Used in the production of nickel-based batteries.
- Laboratory Reagents: Used in analytical chemistry as a reagent.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Green or yellow crystalline solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
NiCl2 |
| Molecular Weight |
129.60 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
1,074 °C |
| Density |
3.50 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with reducing agents |