nickel(ii) formate dihydrate Property

Melting point:

130-140°C -2H₂O

Density 

2.15

form 

Powder

Specific Gravity

2.15

color 

Green

Water Solubility 

In the range 180-200° decomposes to Ni, CO, CO{2}, H{2}, H{2}O, CH{4}. Partially soluble in water

Merck 

14,6509

Exposure limits

NIOSH: IDLH 10 mg/m3; TWA 0.015 mg/m3

Safety

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

9

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H400Very toxic to aquatic life

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

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

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

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P405Store locked up.

nickel(ii) formate dihydrate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Nickel(II) Formate Dihydrate [15694-70-9], Ni(HCOO)2·2 H2O, Mr 184.76, d 2.154, is obtained as green crystals by evaporation of a solution of nickel carbonate in formic acid. The anhydrous salt is obtained when the dihydrate is heated to 140 ℃; at 250 ℃, finely divided nickel metal is produced. Hence, nickel(II) formate is used in the production of nickel catalysts.

Uses

Nickel(II) formate dihydrate is used in nickel catalyst preparations. It is also used as a biochemical for proteomics research.