Nickel(II) sulfate

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Nickel sulfate
Names
IUPAC name
Nickel(II) sulfate
Systematic IUPAC name
Nickel(II) sulfate
Other names
Niccolum Sulfuricum
Nickelous sulfate
Nickel sulphate
Properties
Appearance yellow solid (anhydride)
blue crystals (hexahydrate)
blue-green crystals (heptahydrate)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Nickel(II) sulfate is inorganic salt of nickel with formula NiSO4. Nickel sulfate has many forms, anhydride, hexahydrate and heptahydrate.

Properties

Chemical

Physical

Availability

Nickel(II) sulfate is sold in many chemical suppliers.

Preparation

Nickel sulfate can be made by reacting nickel hydroxide with sulfuric acid.

Projects

  • Growing crystals

Handling

Safety

Nickel sulfate is carcinogenic, irritates skin and is also top allergen.

Storage

In closed bottles.

Disposal

Nickel(II) sulfate should be reduced to an insoluble form and taken to disposal centers.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads