Characteristic

Nickel borides are inorganic compounds with the chemical formula NixBy, where x and y vary. A common formula is Ni2B, which is available in two forms, known as P−1 and P−2. Other less common borides of nickel are NiB, Ni3B, o-Ni4B3 and m-Ni4B3 (o for orthogonal, m for metastable).

Store in a cool, dry condition in a well-sealed container. Keep container tightly sealed. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Application

Nickel boride is an efficient catalyst and reducing agent. It is used as a heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst. It can also be used to cleave thioacetals. It is used in a protection-deprotection scheme for triterpenoid ketones