12635-27-7

Basic information

• Product Name: RANEY NICKEL
• Synonyms: Nickel-aluminium alloy~Raney(rg nickel alloy;nickel-aluminum alloy 50% ni + 50% al;Nickel-aluminium alloy (50:50), powder;Raney\(rgnickelalloy;Aluminum alloy, base, Al 50,Ni 50;Aluminium-nickel alloy, 50/50 Al/Ni;Nickel-aluminum alloy, Raney(R)-Nickel alloy;AluMinuM-nickel alloy puruM, 50% Al basis, 50% Ni basis
• CAS NO: 12635-27-7
• Molecular Formula: AlNi
• Molecular Weight: 85.67
• EINECS: 231-111-4
• Product Categories: Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis
• Mol File: 12635-27-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Gray to black/slurry
• Density: 3.46 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Water Solubility: Insoluble in water.
• CAS DataBase Reference: RANEY NICKEL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: RANEY NICKEL(12635-27-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: RANEY NICKEL(12635-27-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: F,Xn
• Statements: 17-40-43-15
• Safety Statements: 5-15-22-36-43-36/37
• RIDADR: UN 3089 4.1/PG 2
• WGK Germany: 3
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 4.3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 12635-27-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

RANEY NICKEL is a type of alloy composed of nickel and aluminum, known for its unique properties and various applications across different industries. It is particularly recognized for its role in the production of catalysts and its use in chemical reactions.

Uses

Used in Chemical Industry:
RANEY NICKEL is used as a catalyst for the reduction of nitriles, nitro compounds, and oximes to primary amines. This application is crucial in the synthesis of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
RANEY NICKEL is also used as a reducing agent for the conversion of carbonyl compounds to hydrocarbons, which is an essential process in the production of fuels and other organic compounds.
In the field of organic chemistry, RANEY NICKEL serves as an alkylating agent, facilitating the synthesis of various organic compounds.
RANEY NICKEL is used to synthesize non-pyrophoric Ni catalyst by alkali leaching, which is important for the safe handling and storage of catalysts in industrial processes.
Furthermore, RANEY NICKEL is utilized in the synthesis of alloyed skeletal Ni catalysts, which are essential for various chemical reactions and processes in the chemical industry.
Used in Aerospace Industry:
RANEY NICKEL, specifically in the form of intermetallic phases Ni3Al and NiAl, is considered for high-temperature structural applications. The well-known Y phase, Ni3Al, is a coherent fcc precipitate responsible for the good creep properties of nickel base superalloys. These materials were explored mainly in the 1990s for their potential use in aerospace applications, but high production costs, lack of low-temperature ductility, and microstructural stability challenges have limited their widespread adoption in this industry.

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