Nickel(II) Chloride 6-Hydrate
Nickel(II) Chloride Hexahydrate (CAS 7791-20-0), min. 98%, supplied wholesale by Zyntex for professional use. Chloride component for Watts nickel plating and Wood’s nickel strike, and raw material for nickel catalysts. CoA and SDS.
Description
Nickel(II) Chloride Hexahydrate Product Overview
Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate (NiCl2·6H2O) forms green, deliquescent crystals that dissolve very easily in water and ethanol.
In addition, electroplaters use it as the chloride source in Watts nickel baths, which build on Nickel Sulfate, nickel chloride and Boric Acid. The chloride improves anode dissolution and bath conductivity. In high-chloride Wood’s nickel strike baths, it allows plating onto stainless steel. It also appears in Nickel sulfamate baths in small amounts.
Notably, in chemistry, nickel chloride serves as a raw material for nickel catalysts and other nickel compounds. Nickel compounds count as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction in the EU, so nickel chloride is available only for professional industrial use.
Key Applications of Nickel(II) Chloride Hexahydrate
Typical uses include, for example:
⚡ Watts Nickel Plating
Chloride component in decorative as well as engineering nickel baths.
🔩 Nickel Strike
Main component of Wood’s nickel strike for stainless steel.
🧪 Catalysts
Raw material for nickel catalysts.
🏭 Nickel Compounds
Starting material for other nickel salts.
Nickel(II) Chloride Hexahydrate Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Nickel(II) Chloride Hexahydrate |
| CAS Number | 7791-20-0 |
| Molecular Formula / Weight | NiCl2·6H2O / 237.69 g/mol |
| Grade | Technical / Industrial Grade |
| Purity | Min. 98% |
| Appearance | Green crystals |
| Documents | CoA as well as SDS with every lot |
⚠️ Safety & Handling: May cause cancer by inhalation, genetic defects and damage to the unborn child; toxic if swallowed or inhaled; causes skin irritation and allergic skin and respiratory reactions; very toxic to aquatic life. For professional use only. Use local exhaust ventilation and wear gloves, eye protection and respiratory protection. Store locked, in tightly closed containers in a dry place. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), because it contains the full classification and handling instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of nickel chloride in a Watts bath?
It supplies chloride ions, which keep nickel anodes dissolving evenly and increase bath conductivity, while nickel sulfate provides most of the nickel.
Which grades do you supply?
Technical and plating grades are available. Please share your impurity limits when requesting a quote.
How can I get a price and documents?
Prices depend on quantity, packaging and destination, so please contact us with your required volume. We then send a quotation together with the CoA and SDS.
