Difference between revisions of "Nickel oxide"
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| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/shop/msdsproxy?productName=AC223120025&productDescription=NICKEL SDS] | ||
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| − | | 6.6-6.8 | + | | 6.6-6.8 g/ml |
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 23 August 2022
Description
Green crystalline powder that can turn yellowish with heat or time. Nickel oxide occurs in nature as the mineral bunsenite. It is used as a colorant for painting on Porcelain.
Synonyms and Related Terms
nickelous oxide; nickel monoxide; nickel protoxide; nickel (II) oxide; green nickel oxide
Risks
- Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
- Skin contact can cause allergies.
- Suspected carcinogen.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in acids and ammonium hydroxide. Insoluble in water and alkalis.
| Composition | NiO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1313-99-1 |
| Melting Point | 1984 C |
| Density | 6.6-6.8 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 74.7 |
Resources and Citations
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 6595
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Henry Hodges, Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology, Ronald P. Frye, Kingston, Canada, 1988