Nickel Fluoride
Physical Properties:
| Formula | NiF2·4H2O | Molecular Weight | 168.7 | CAS NO | 13940-83-5 |
| U.NNO | 3288 | Class | 6.1 | H.SNO | 28261900 |
Character:
yellow green crystal, with moisture absorption, slightly soluble in water. Its solubility is about 2.5% at 25℃, and also slightly soluble in Hydrogen fluoride Anhydrate, easily soluble in Hydrofluoric Acid. It has stable character. And it will change to oxide as reaching smelting point.
Chemical Parameters:
| NO. | Technological Specification | Standard% | Result % |
| 1 | Ni | 32.0%min | 32.03 % |
| 2 | Chloride | 0.05%max | 0.02 % |
| 3 | SO4 | 0.5%max | 0.0066 % |
| 4 | Cu | 0.01%max | 0.014 % |
| 5 | Fe | 0.002%max | 0.0023 % |
| 6 | Zn | 0.08%max | 0.019 % |
Application: It is mainly used as fluridizer and hole‐sealing agent of aluminium‐alloy. And also used as fluridizer, and catalyzer of XeF6 compound.
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.
