Nomenclature
CAS number: 1313-99-1
Nickel oxide (NiO); nickel(II) oxide; nickelous oxide; nickel protoxide.
NiO; mol wt 74.69.
Ni 78.58%, O 21.42%.
Description and references
Occurs as the mineral bunsenite. Review of toxicology and human exposure: Toxicological Profile for Nickel (PB2006-100005,
2005) 397 pp.
Properties
Green powder; yellow when hot. Insol in water.
Sol in acids.Caution
Nickel compounds are listed as known
human carcinogens: Report on Carcinogens,
Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-181.Use
Painting on porcelain.