Nickel Chloride Hexahydrate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- nickel(II) Chloride
- Nickelous Chloride
- Nickel Dichloride
- NiCl2
Nickel chloride supplier for electroplating, electroless nickel, catalyst and battery-material buyers in Malaysia. Written elsewhere as nickel(II) chloride, nickelous chloride or nickel dichloride, it reaches most buyers as the green hexahydrate, NiCl2·6H2O. The anhydrous yellow material is ordered separately, so say which the process needs.
Plating shops take it as the chloride-ion source in Watts nickel baths, nickel strike solutions and chloride-sulphamate systems, where it keeps anodes dissolving and lifts conductivity. Grades separate on nickel assay and on iron, copper, zinc and sulphate limits rather than on appearance. Reagent grades cover analytical and laboratory duties.
Away from the plating shop, the hexahydrate serves as a nickel precursor in catalyst preparation, in the manufacture of other nickel compounds and in battery precursor chemistry. Printed circuit and connector finishing lines draw on the same chloride-based nickel chemistry. The crystals are hygroscopic and readily water-soluble, so they stay sealed until they are dissolved.
State the form, grade, assay or nickel content basis, impurity limits, quantity and delivery point when you enquire. Pack format, availability, documentation and timing are settled in the quotation.
- Grade
- electroplating, technical, reagent
- Appearance
- green crystals or crushed crystalline solid as the hexahydrate; yellow to yellow-brown powder as the anhydrous form
Nickel Chloride 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 nickel chloride hexahydrate | green crystals | — | Chloride-ion source for Watts nickel, nickel strike and chloride-sulphamate plating baths, with assay and iron, copper, zinc and sulphate limits matched to the bath specification. | Confirm bag or drum packing with the quotation. |
| Technical grade nickel chloride hexahydrate | green crystals or crushed crystalline solid | — | General industrial process chemistry, nickel salt intermediates and catalyst preparation where a technical hexahydrate grade meets the specification. | Confirm bag or drum packing with the quotation. |
| Reagent grade nickel chloride hexahydrate | green crystalline powder | — | Analytical reagent, standard solution and laboratory synthesis work calling for tighter impurity control than a technical grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Anhydrous nickel chloride | yellow to yellow-brown powder | — | Non-aqueous synthesis and catalyst duties where the water of crystallisation carried by the hexahydrate cannot be tolerated. Quoted as a separate material from the hexahydrate. | Confirm bag or drum packing with the quotation. |
How to buy nickel chloride from ChemTrade
Request a quote for nickel chloride
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 | green crystals or crushed crystalline solid as the hexahydrate; yellow to yellow-brown powder as the anhydrous form | — |
| Hydration form | normally traded as the hexahydrate; anhydrous material is specified and quoted separately | — |
| Molecular formula | NiCl2·6H2O as the hexahydrate; NiCl2 for the anhydrous salt | — |
| CAS number (hexahydrate) | 7791-20-0 | — |
| CAS number (anhydrous) | 7718-54-9 | — |
| Molar mass | approximately 238 as the hexahydrate, approximately 130 anhydrous g/mol | — |
| Solubility | readily soluble in water | — |
| Hygroscopicity | hygroscopic; the hexahydrate cakes if left open to humid air | — |
| Assay basis | hexahydrate purity or nickel content, stated for the form and grade being quoted | — |
| Key impurity limits | iron, copper, zinc, sulphate and insoluble matter as required by the plating, catalyst or laboratory specification | — |
Nickel Chloride applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials, and protect the hexahydrate from moisture so it does not cake. Nickel salts can sensitise skin, so control dust, avoid skin contact and use gloves and eye protection. Follow the safety information supplied with the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about nickel chloride
Which form of nickel chloride is normally supplied?
The green hexahydrate, NiCl2·6H2O, is the form most buyers receive, as crystals, crushed crystalline solid or crystalline powder. Anhydrous nickel chloride is a yellow to yellow-brown powder and is quoted as a separate material because it handles and dissolves differently. State which one the process specification names.
What does nickel chloride do in a Watts nickel plating bath?
It supplies the chloride ion that keeps nickel anodes dissolving evenly and raises solution conductivity, while the bulk of the nickel content comes from the sulphate. Nickel strike and chloride-sulphamate baths use it for the same reason. Send the bath specification so the assay and impurity limits can be matched.
Is nickel chloride the same as nickel sulphate?
No. They are different nickel salts, and the anion changes bath chemistry, so each is ordered by name rather than substituted for the other. A Watts bath uses both in the proportions its own specification sets out.
Which nickel chloride grade suits electroplating work?
Plating grades are defined by nickel assay and by limits on iron, copper, zinc and sulphate, because those impurities show up in the deposit. Technical grades cover general process chemistry and reagent grades cover analytical work. Send the limits your bath specification requires.
How should nickel chloride be stored and handled?
Keep containers sealed in a cool, dry place, since the hexahydrate is hygroscopic and cakes in humid air. Nickel salts can sensitise skin, so control dust, avoid skin contact and use gloves and eye protection. Follow the safety information supplied with the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a nickel chloride price enquiry?
Provide the form, grade, assay or nickel content basis, impurity limits, quantity and delivery location, along with any documentation you need. The quotation is issued with a stated validity period because nickel salt pricing tracks the metal.