Introduction:
Powdered Nickel Sulfate Hexahydrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NiSO₄·6H₂O. It appears as green crystalline powder or granules and is highly soluble in water. This compound is a primary source of nickel ions and is extensively used in electroplating, battery manufacturing, catalysts, and various industrial chemical processes.
 
Applications:
Electroplating Industry: Used as a key electrolyte in nickel plating baths to provide a smooth and corrosion-resistant coating.
Battery Manufacturing: Serves as an active ingredient in the production of nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Catalyst Production: Acts as a precursor for nickel-based catalysts used in hydrogenation and other reactions.
Ceramics & Pigments: Used for coloring ceramics, glass, and in pigment formulations.
Laboratory & Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a reagent in research and analytical chemistry.
 
Benefits:
High purity and consistent composition for reliable electrochemical performance.
Excellent solubility in water for easy formulation in plating and chemical processes.
Provides uniform nickel deposition in electroplating applications.
Chemically stable and easy to handle in powdered form.
Suitable for both laboratory and industrial-scale applications.