Title: Nickel Hydroxide
CAS Registry Number: 12054-48-7
CAS Name: "Green nickel oxide"
Molecular Formula: H2NiO2
Molecular Weight: 92.71
Percent Composition: H 2.17%, Ni 63.31%, O 34.51%
Line Formula: Ni(OH)2
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: Apple-green powder. Decomp above 200° to form NiO and H2O. Insol in water. Sol in dil acids, in ammonia.
CAUTION: Nickel compounds are listed as known human carcinogens: Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-181. |