15699-18-0

Basic information

• Product Name: NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE
• Synonyms: NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE;NICKEL (II) AMMONIUM SULFATE;ammoniumdisulfatonickelate(ii);Ammoniumnickelsulfate;Ammoniumnickelsulfate,hexah;ammoniumnickelsulfatehexahydrat;nickelammoniumsulfate(ni(nh4)2(so4)2);Sulfuricacid,ammoniumnickel(2+)salt(2:2:1)
• CAS NO: 15699-18-0
• Molecular Formula: H8N2NiO8S2
• Molecular Weight: 286.9
• EINECS: 239-793-5
• Product Categories: Inorganics
• Mol File: 15699-18-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 85-89 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 330°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: dark green crystals
• Density: 1.929
• Water Solubility: Soluble
• Stability: Stable.
• CAS DataBase Reference: NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE(15699-18-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE(15699-18-0)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T
• Statements: 45-22-42/43
• Safety Statements: 53-22-36/37-45
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: WS6061000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 15699-18-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

1. Used in Electroplating Industry:
NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE is used as a nickel electrolyte for electroplating. It provides a uniform and adherent nickel coating on various substrates, enhancing their appearance, corrosion resistance, and other properties.
2. Used in Nickel Production:
NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE is used as a precursor in the production of nickel metal. The compound can be processed to extract pure nickel, which is then utilized in various applications such as alloys, batteries, and catalysts.
3. Used in Chemical Research:
NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE is used as a research compound in the field of coordination chemistry. Its unique structure and properties make it an interesting subject for studying the interactions between metal ions and ligands.
4. Used in Environmental Remediation:
NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE can be employed in the remediation of environments contaminated with nickel. By using this compound, it is possible to selectively remove nickel ions from contaminated sites, reducing the environmental impact of nickel pollution.
5. Used in Analytical Chemistry:
NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE is used as a reagent in various analytical techniques, such as atomic absorption spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, for the determination of nickel in different samples.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble. Forms an acidic aqueous solution.

Reactivity Profile

NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE is a "double salt" that is a weak oxidizing agent. Gives an acidic solution when dissolved in water.

Hazard

See nickel

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat. Ingestion causes vomiting. Contact with eyes causes irritation. Contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen may be formed in fire.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx, SOx, and Ni.

Potential Exposure

This material is used in electroplating.

Purification Methods

Crystallise this salt from water (3mL/g) on cooling from 90o to 0o.

Incompatibilities

Forms an acidic solution with water. A weak oxidizer; keep away from combustible materials, reducing agents, including hydrides. Possible violent reaction with strong acids. Incompatible with nickel nitrate, sulfur, selenium, wood, organics, and other combustibles.

InChI:InChI=1/H3N.Ni.H2O4S/c;;1-5(2,3)4/h1H3;;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q;+2;/p-1