6515. Nickel Phosphate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10381-36-9
Ni3O8P2; mol wt 366.02.
Ni 48.11%, O 34.97%, P 16.92%.
Ni3(PO4)2.

Properties

Octahydrate, light green powder. Insol in water; sol in acids, ammonia.

Use

On ignition yields “nickel yellow”—a pigment used in oil and water colors.