| Formula / Notation | NiCl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7718-54-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 129.60 |
| Melting Point | 1001 °C |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes @ 973 °C; deliquesces |
| Density | 3.55 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Green, deliquescent crystals or crystal powder, monoclinic, structure reported to be trans-(NiCl2(H2O)4.2H2O, sol in about one part water, in alcohol /Hexahydrate/ |
| Appearance | Nickel chloride appears as a brown or green colored solid. Denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals. |
| Also Known As | dichloronickel; NICKEL CHLORIDE; 7718-54-9; Nickel dichloride; Nickelous chloride; NiCl2; Nickel(2+) chloride; Nickel chloride (NiCl2); Nichel(II) chloride; 37211-05-5 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Nickel(II) chloride?
Nickel dichloride is a compound of nickel and chloride in which the ratio of nickel (in the +2 oxidation state) to chloride is 1:2. It has a role as a calcium channel blocker and a hapten.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: dichloronickel
Other Names / Synonyms: dichloronickel; NICKEL CHLORIDE; 7718-54-9; Nickel dichloride; Nickelous chloride; NiCl2; Nickel(2+) chloride; Nickel chloride (NiCl2); Nichel(II) chloride; 37211-05-5
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1001 °C |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes @ 973 °C; deliquesces |
| Density | 3.55 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 129.60 |
| Solubility | Green, deliquescent crystals or crystal powder, monoclinic, structure reported to be trans-(NiCl2(H2O)4.2H2O, sol in about one part water, in alcohol /Hexahydrate/ |
| Appearance | Nickel chloride appears as a brown or green colored solid. Denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Nickel dichloride is a compound of nickel and chloride in which the ratio of nickel (in the +2 oxidation state) to chloride is 1:2. It has a role as a calcium channel blocker and a hapten.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Nickel(II) chloride is: NiCl2