Nickel Fluoride (NiF2)-Powder

Characteristic

Nickel(II) fluoride is the chemical compound with the formula NiF₂. Its is an ionic compound of nickel and fluorine and forms yellowish to green tetragonal crystals. Unlike many fluorides, NiF₂ is stable in air.

Chemical formula：NiF₂

Molar mass：96.6902 g/mol

Appearance：Yellowish to green tetragonal crystals

Density：4.72 g/cm³

Melting point：1,474 °C (2,685 °F; 1,747 K) 

Boiling point：1,750 °C (3,180 °F; 2,020 K) 

Solubility in water：4 g/100 mL

Solubility：insoluble in alcohol, ether

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+2410.0·10−6 cm³/mol

Crystal structure：Rutile

Application

Used as fluoridation agent, catalyst for synthesis of xenon hexafluoride (XeF6), aluminum alloy hole sealing agent.