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