Nickel(II) chloride hydrate (NiCl2•6H2O)-Powder

 

Nickel(II) chloride (NiCl₂) is a nickel based halide that is prepared by burning nickel in chlorine. It is a water soluble compound that crystallizes to form a hexahydrate. It is majorly utilized in organic synthesis as a catalyst and a precursor.

Chemical formula：NiCl₂•xH₂O

Molar mass：129.5994 g/mol (anhydrous);237.69 g/mol (hexahydrate)

Appearance：yellow-brown crystals deliquescent (anhydrous);green crystals (hexahydrate)

Odor：odorless

Density：3.55 g/cm³ (anhydrous);1.92 g/cm³ (hexahydrate)

Melting point：1,001 °C (1,834 °F; 1,274 K) (anhydrous);140 °C (hexahydrate)

Application

 

Nickel(II) chloride is used in electroplating and as a catalyst for organic conversions.