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Inorganic Salts

Nickel Chloride Hexahydrate AR

RA001916 CAS 7791-20-0 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001916
CAS number
7791-20-0
Grade
AR
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
NiCl2.6H2O
Molecular weight
237.69

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Apple green crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 4 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 140 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg
Density [g/cm3] 3.55 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 2.54 kg/L kg/L

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Apple green crystalline powder — —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.01 % % —
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.001 % % —
Assay Min 98 % % complexometric
pH 4.0 - 6.0 — —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.002 % % —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —
Cobalt (Co) Max 0.005 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.001 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA001916-PK-500G