NICKEL NITRATE Property

Melting point:

105-110 °C (decomp)

vapor pressure 

0.003Pa at 25℃

solubility 

soluble in ethanol

form 

Liquid

color 

Green

Water Solubility 

g/100g solution H2O: 44.2 (0°C), 50.0 (25°C), 69.2 (99.5°C); solid phase, Ni(NO3)2 ·6H2O (0°C, 25°C), Ni(NO3)2 ·2H2O (99.5°C) [KRU93]

Merck 

13,6537

CAS DataBase Reference

13138-45-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Nickel(II) nitrate (13138-45-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T

Risk Statements 

45-52/53-48/20-43-49

Safety Statements 

53-45-61-36/37

RIDADR 

UN3264

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

13138-45-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire; oxidizer

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318Causes serious eye damage

H332Harmful if inhaled

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P220Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P285In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P304+P341IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P342+P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

NICKEL NITRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Nickel nitrate is used in the preparation of nickel-impregnated catalysts. It also is used to make nickel plates in nickel-cadmium batteries. Other applications are in ceramics to produce brown colors and in preparing nickel oxide.

Preparation

Nickel nitrate hexahydrate may be prepared by several methods based on the reaction of dilute nitric acid on nickel powder, nickel oxide or nickel carbonate. The reaction is exothermic and requires controlled cooling during production. The hexahydrate can be dehydrated to anhydrous salt by treatment with fuming nitric acid.

Chemical Properties

Green, deliquescent crystals.Soluble in water, ammonium hydroxide, and alcohol.

Chemical Properties

Nickel nitrate is a green powder.

Physical properties

The hexahydrate forms emerald green monoclinic crystals; hygroscopic; density 2.05 g/cm³; isomorphous with corresponding cobalt salt; melts at 56.7°C; loses water on heating, decomposing to nickel oxide; very soluble in water; aqueous solution acidic; soluble in ethanol.

Uses

Nickel plating, preparation of nickel catalysts, manufacture of brown ceramic colors.

General Description

NICKEL NITRATE is a green crystalline solid. NICKEL NITRATE is soluble in water. NICKEL NITRATE is noncombustible, but NICKEL NITRATE will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion. Toxic oxides of nitrogen are produced in fires involving NICKEL NITRATE. NICKEL NITRATE is used in nickel plating and to make nickel catalysts for use in chemical manufacture.

Air & Water Reactions

Nickel nitrate, Ni(N03)2·SH20, is green, monoclinic, deliquescent crystals that are soluble in water and alcohol; a dangerous fife hazard and strong oxidant that is used in nickel plating and the preparation of catalysts and brown ceramic coloring.

Reactivity Profile

Green, crystalline material, toxic and carcinogenic. A powerful oxidizer, NICKEL NITRATE may cause a violent reaction with reducing materials (e.g., magnesium or aluminum powder, tin(II) chloride). Dangerous fire hazard, acts as oxygen carrier. When heated to decomposition NICKEL NITRATE emits highly toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen [Lewis, 3rd ed., 1993, p. 915]. Complexes with tetrammine and tetrahydrazine are explosive [Bretherick, 5th ed., 1995, p. 1685].

Hazard

Dangerous fire risk, strong oxidizing agent.

Health Hazard

Inhalation of dust causes irritation of nose and throat. Ingestion causes vomiting. Dust irritates eyes and may cause dermatitis in contact with skin.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by intravenous route. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. A powerful oxilzer. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx. See also NICKEL COMPOUNDS and NITRATES.

Potential Exposure

Nickel nitrate is used in electroplating, in nickel catalyst production for making other chemicals and the manufacture of brown ceramic colors.

Shipping

UN2725 Nickel Nitrate, Hazard Class: 5.1; Labels: 5.1-Oxidizer.

Incompatibilities

A strong oxidizer. Incompatible with strong acids; sulfur, combustibles, organics, and other easily oxidizable materials. Noncombustible, but it will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion.

Waste Disposal

Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.