6503. Nickel Carbonate Hydroxide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 12607-70-4
CH4Ni3O7; mol wt 304.12.
C 3.95%, H 1.33%, Ni 57.90%, O 36.83%.
NiCO3.2Ni(OH)2.

Description and references

Tetrahydrate occurs in nature as the mineral zaratite. Review of toxicology and human exposure: Toxicological Profile for Nickel (PB2006-100005, 2005) 397 pp.

Derivative

Tetrahydrate.

Properties

Green, odorless powder. Insol in water. Sol in ammonia and in dil acids with effervescence.

Caution

Nickel compounds are listed as known human carcinogens: Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-181.

Use

Nickel-plating; catalyst for hardening of fats; in ceramic colors and glazes.