nickel carbonate

Description

nickel carbonate · CAS 3333-67-3 · NiCO3. UNII WM50SQU829. Solubility: 93 mg/l water @ 25 °C; Density: 4.39 g/cu cm; Density: 2.6 g/cm³.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	3333-67-3
PubChem CID	18746
Molecular formula	NiCO3
IUPAC name	nickel(2+) carbonate
UNII (FDA)	WM50SQU829

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	118.702
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	117.920086
Monoisotopic Mass	117.920086
Topological Polar Surface Area	63.2
Heavy Atom Count	5
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	18.8

Physical & Chemical Properties

Solubility	93 mg/l water @ 25 °C
Density	4.39 g/cu cm
Density	2.6 g/cm³
Density	4.39 @25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; Dry Powder; Other Solid
• Green crystals; [HSDB] Nearly insoluble in water; [Ullmann]
• LIGHT GREEN CRYSTALS.
• Green rhombohedral crystals
• DECOMPOSES BEFORE REACHING MELTING POINT.
• No melting point; decomposes on heating

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H315, H317, H332, H334, H341, H372, H400

Documented Uses

• Used in colored glass, nickel pigments, electroplating solutions, and catalysts in wastewater treatment; [HSDB]
• Electroplating [Category: Plate]
• Sewer and Wastewater Treatment [Category: Industry]
• Glass Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
• CHEM INTERMEDIATE FOR NICKEL OXIDE, NICKEL POWDER, NICKEL CATALYSTS.
• NICKEL CARBONATE SERVES IN ELECTRIC COMPONENTS, SUCH AS VACUUM TUBES & TRANSISTOR CANS.

Synonyms

NICKEL CARBONATE; 3333-67-3; Nickel(II) carbonate; Nickelous carbonate; Nickel monocarbonate; nickel(2+);carbonate; Carbonic acid, nickel(2+) salt (1:1); Nickel carbonate (NiCO3); Carbonic acid, nickel salt (1:1); MFCD00011144; CI 77779; WM50SQU829; 16337-84-1; C.I. 77779; Nickel (II) carbonate; Nickelcarbonate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of nickel carbonate?

CAS 3333-67-3; molecular formula NiCO3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is nickel carbonate known by?

NICKEL CARBONATE, 3333-67-3, Nickel(II) carbonate, Nickelous carbonate, Nickel monocarbonate, nickel(2+);carbonate.

Is nickel carbonate classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H315, H317, H332, H334.

What are the key physical properties of nickel carbonate?

Solubility: 93 mg/l water @ 25 °C; Density: 4.39 g/cu cm; Density: 2.6 g/cm³; Density: 4.39 @25 °C.

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