Nickel formate
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IUPAC name
nickel(2+) diformate
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Systematic IUPAC name
nickel formate | |
Other names
nickel diformate
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100.020.093 |
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UN number | 3077 |
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Properties | |
C2H2NiO4 | |
Molar mass | 148.73[2] |
Appearance | Green Solid[2][3] |
Odor | odourless |
Density | 2.154 g/cm3[2] |
Melting point | 130–140°C[2] |
Boiling point | 180–200°C (decomposition)[2] |
Slightly soluble in cold water[2] | |
Solubility | insoluble in |
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monoclinic
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H317, H334, H341, H350i, H360D, H372, H410 | |
P260, P285, P302+P352, P321, P405, P501 | |
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 formate is the nickel salt of formic acid with the chemical formula Ni(HCOO)2.
Synthesis and structure
Nickel formate can be obtained by reacting nickel(II) acetate or nickel(II) hydroxide [3] with formic acid.[5]
- Ni(OH)2 + 2HCOOH → Ni(HCOO)2 + 2 H2O
Nickel formate can also be synthesized by the reaction of
nickel (II) sulphate.[3]
Characteristics
As a dihydrate, nickel formate is a green, odorless, non-flammable solid that is sparingly soluble in water.
- Ni(HCO2)2(H2O)2 → Ni + 2 CO2 + 2 H2O + H2
Such fine powders are useful as hydrogenation catalysts.[7]
Use
Nickel formate is used in the production of nickel and other nickel compounds such as nickel catalysts.[4]
References
- ^ "Nickel formate".
- ^ a b c d e f g h Record of Nickeldiformat in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, accessed on 2016-07-23.
- ^ entry for [ ]
- ^ ISBN 0-471-73661-9.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-495-39029-9.
- ISBN 978-3-13-200031-5.