Product Description
Nickel carbonate is a nickel-containing inorganic compound used primarily as a raw material for nickel-based chemicals and functional materials. Commercial nickel carbonate products are commonly available in basic nickel carbonate forms, which are typically light green to pale green solids. Their precise appearance and composition depend on the manufacturing process and product grade.
Nickel carbonate is generally sparingly soluble in water, while its solubility can increase in water containing dissolved carbon dioxide. It readily reacts with dilute acids and dissolves in ammonia-containing solutions under suitable conditions. Upon strong heating in air, nickel carbonate decomposes to form nickel oxide and release carbon dioxide. Its chemical behavior and thermal decomposition characteristics depend on the specific composition, particularly whether the material is normal or basic nickel carbonate.
Nickel carbonate products are manufactured through controlled precipitation processes involving nickel salts and carbonate-containing reagents. Because preparation conditions influence the resulting composition, commercial products are often supplied as basic nickel carbonate rather than as a pure, stoichiometric nickel carbonate compound.
Product Parameters
| Melting point | decomposes [CRC10] |
| density | 4.39 |
| solubility | soluble in dilute acid solutions |
| form | Solid |
| color | Light Green |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in dilute acids. Insoluble in cold water. |
| Solubility Product Constant (Ksp) | pKsp: 6.85 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 |
| NIOSH: IDLH 10 mg/m3; TWA 0.015 mg/m3 | |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong acids. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3333-67-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Nickel carbonate (3333-67-3) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 22-40-43-50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 22-36/37-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN3077 |
| RTECS | QR6200000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 9 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 2836991780 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 3333-67-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Application Scenarios
Nickel carbonate, particularly basic nickel carbonate, is used in a variety of industrial applications, including electroplating, catalyst manufacturing, pigment production, and specialty chemical synthesis.
High-quality basic nickel carbonate also serves as an important intermediate in the production of nickel oxide, nickel powder, and other nickel-containing compounds. Its versatility makes it a valuable raw material for nickel-based catalysts, surface treatment chemicals, and advanced materials manufacturing, depending on the product composition and processing requirements.
