Nickel (II) Sulfate

CAS Number: 15244-37-8

Molecular Formula: NiSO4

About Nickel (II) Sulfate

Nickel (II) Sulfate (CAS 7786-81-4) is currently experiencing unprecedented demand in the United States as a primary precursor for high-performance lithium-ion battery cathodes, particularly for NMC and NCA chemistries, forcing a strategic shift toward domestic supply chain security and high-purity battery-grade 98% me...

Nickel (II) Sulfate Specifications

CAS Number

15244-37-8

Molecular Formula

NiSO4

Molecular Weight

154.75 g/mol (anhydrous), 262.85 g/mol (hexahydrate)

IUPAC Name

nickel(2+) sulfate

Canonical SMILES

[Ni+2].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-]

InChI Key

LGQLOGILCSXPEA-UHFFFAOYSA-L

CAS Number

15244-37-8

Molecular Formula

NiSO4

Molecular Weight

154.75 g/mol (anhydrous), 262.85 g/mol (hexahydrate)

IUPAC Name

nickel(2+) sulfate

Canonical SMILES

[Ni+2].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-]

InChI Key

LGQLOGILCSXPEA-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Molecular Weight

154.75 g/mol (anhydrous), 262.85 g/mol (hexahydrate)

Electroplating Electrolyte

A primary source of nickel ions in nickel-plating baths used to deposit smooth, corrosion-resistant, and aesthetic coatings on metal surfaces such as automotive parts and electronics

Battery Manufacturing Precursor

A key component in the production of cathode materials for rechargeable batteries, including nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), and lithium-ion (NMC and NCA) types

Catalyst Precursor

A versatile starting material used to synthesize nickel-based catalysts for industrial processes such as hydrogenation, petrochemical refining, and organic synthesis

Chemical Intermediate

An essential building block for the manufacture of other nickel compounds, including nickel hydroxide, nickel carbonate, and specialized organic nickel salts

Textile Mordant

A functional additive used in the dyeing and printing of textiles to improve color fixation and durability on fabrics

Laboratory Reagent

A common reagent used in biochemical research for polyhistidine-tagging protein purification and as a calibrant for magnetic susceptibility measurements.