| Formula / Notation | NiSO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7786-81-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.76 |
| Melting Point | 1558 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 3.68 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 27.3 to 27.7 % weight % at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Anhydrous nickel sulfate is a yellow-green crystalline solid. Nickel sulfate can also be obtained as a hexahydrate (NiSO4.6H2O (CAS: 10101-97-0) which is blue to emerald green, and as a heptahydrat... |
| Also Known As | nickel(2+) sulfate; NICKEL SULFATE; Nickel sulphate; Nickelous sulfate; 7786-81-4; Nickel(2+) sulfate; Nickel sulfate(1:1); Nickel(II) sulfate (1:1); NiSO4; Nickel(2+) sulfate (1:1) |
| Category | Salts |
What is Nickel(II) sulfate?
Nickel sulfate is a metal sulfate having nickel(2+) as the metal ion. It has a role as an allergen. It contains a nickel(2+).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: nickel(2+) sulfate
Other Names / Synonyms: nickel(2+) sulfate; NICKEL SULFATE; Nickel sulphate; Nickelous sulfate; 7786-81-4; Nickel(2+) sulfate; Nickel sulfate(1:1); Nickel(II) sulfate (1:1); NiSO4; Nickel(2+) sulfate (1:1)
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1558 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 3.68 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 154.76 |
| Solubility | 27.3 to 27.7 % weight % at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Anhydrous nickel sulfate is a yellow-green crystalline solid. Nickel sulfate can also be obtained as a hexahydrate (NiSO4.6H2O (CAS: 10101-97-0) which is blue to emerald green, and as a heptahydrat... |
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 sulfate is a metal sulfate having nickel(2+) as the metal ion. It has a role as an allergen. It contains a nickel(2+).
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) sulfate is: NiSO4