Nickel sulfate
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Description
A crystalline powder that is an opaque blue at room temperature but when heated slightly turns greenish. Nickel sulfate is used in electroplating baths. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing and printing.
Synonyms and Related Terms
nickel sulfate hexahydrate; hydrated nickel sulfate; hydrate nickel sulphate (Br.); nickelous sulfate; single nickel salts; blue salt
Risks
- Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
- Skin contact can cause allergies.
- Carcinogen.
- IntegraChem: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water (pH = 4.5) and ethanol.
| Composition | NiSO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7786-81-4 |
| Melting Point | 848 C (dec) |
| Density | 2.031 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 154.8 |