Nickel Carbonate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Basic Nickel Carbonate
- nickel(II) Carbonate Hydroxide
Nickel carbonate supplier for electroplating, catalyst, pigment and laboratory buyers in Malaysia. The material traded under this name is almost always the basic carbonate, nickel(II) carbonate hydroxide, a light green to apple-green powder with low water solubility that dissolves readily in mineral acids.
Plating shops value that combination because the powder lifts bath pH and restores nickel in one addition, without loading the bath with more sulphate or chloride. Catalyst makers use it as a nickel precursor that calcines to nickel oxide and leaves no anion on the support. Ceramic, glass, battery material and nickel salt producers take it as a general nickel feedstock.
Grades on the market run from plating and catalyst material through technical powder to small reagent packs, and they are distinguished by nominal nickel content, particle size and impurity limits. Nickel carbonate is a separate product from nickel sulphate, nickel chloride, nickel nitrate and nickel oxide, so name the salt your specification calls for. Simple nickel(II) carbonate is a separate identity and is not covered by this page.
Send the basic nickel carbonate grade, nickel content basis, impurity limits, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- Grade
- technical, plating, catalyst, reagent
- Appearance
- light green to apple-green powder
Nickel Carbonate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plating grade basic nickel carbonate | light green to apple-green powder | — | Make-up and pH correction of nickel electroplating and electroless nickel baths, where the carbonate raises pH and adds nickel without introducing a further sulphate or chloride load. | Packing in bag or drum is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Catalyst grade basic nickel carbonate | fine powder | — | Nickel precursor for hydrogenation and reforming catalyst preparation, chosen because it calcines to nickel oxide without leaving a residual anion on the support. | Packing in bag or drum is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Technical grade nickel carbonate | powder | — | Starting material for other nickel salts, ceramic and glass colours, battery material routes and general nickel chemistry priced on nickel content. | Packing in bag or drum is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Laboratory reagent grade | fine powder, small packs | — | Analytical, teaching and pilot-scale work where a small quantity of characterised material with a stated purity is needed rather than a process pack. | Packing format for small quantities is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy nickel carbonate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for nickel carbonate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | light green to apple-green powder | — |
| Traded identity | almost always the basic carbonate, nickel(II) carbonate hydroxide, rather than the simple carbonate | — |
| CAS number, basic carbonate | 12607-70-4 | — |
| Solubility in water | low; readily dissolved by mineral acids | — |
| Behaviour on heating | decomposes with loss of carbon dioxide and water, leaving nickel oxide | — |
| Nickel content | quoted as a typical or nominal figure and dependent on the grade and identity offered, so it is confirmed for the material quoted | — |
| Grade controls | particle size, moisture, sulphate, chloride, iron and acid-insoluble matter according to the plating, catalyst or reagent specification | — |
Nickel Carbonate applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed and dry, segregated from acids, which react with the carbonate and release carbon dioxide. Minimise dust when weighing, charging or blending the powder, and use gloves, eye protection and appropriate respiratory protection. Some people are sensitive to nickel compounds, so avoid skin contact and wash after handling; follow the safety information issued with the grade quoted. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about nickel carbonate
Is basic nickel carbonate the same as nickel carbonate?
The generic trade phrase nickel carbonate normally refers to basic nickel carbonate, nickel(II) carbonate hydroxide, which is the product covered on this page. Simple nickel(II) carbonate is a separate identity, so state it explicitly if that is what the specification requires.
Is nickel carbonate the same as nickel sulphate?
No, each is a different product. Nickel sulphate dissolves readily and is the main soluble nickel source dosed into plating baths, while the carbonate is poorly soluble and is used to lift pH and add nickel. Order each salt by name against the process specification.
How does nickel carbonate differ from nickel oxide?
The carbonate converts to nickel oxide when it is heated, so the two sit at different points in the same chemistry. Buyers choose the carbonate when they want acid solubility or clean gas loss on calcination, and the oxide when a fired, anion-free nickel source is required.
Why is nickel carbonate used in plating baths?
It neutralises free acid and restores nickel at the same time, so bath pH can be corrected without adding more sulphate or chloride. Plating buyers therefore watch the nickel content and the chloride, sulphate and iron limits closely on this material.
What nickel content is quoted?
Nickel content depends on the basic carbonate grade and composition, so it is confirmed for the material quoted rather than published as a fixed figure. Send the nominal nickel percentage your specification expects with the enquiry.
How should the powder be stored and handled?
Keep it sealed in a dry store away from acids, control dust during weighing and charging, and use gloves and eye protection. Some people are sensitive to nickel compounds, so avoid skin contact and follow the safety information supplied with the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a nickel carbonate price enquiry?
Give the carbonate identity, nickel content basis, impurity limits, quantity, pack preference and delivery location, along with any documentation you need. The quotation is then issued for the full requirement with a stated validity period.