Nickel subsulfide: Overview
Description
Nickel subsulfide is produced in nickel refineries and used in the manufacture of lithium batteries.
Substance details
Substance name: Nickel subsulfide
CASR number: 12035-72-2
Molecular formula: Ni3S2
Synonyms: Nickel sulfide; heazlewoodite; nickel sulfide (3:2); nickel tritadisulfied; trinickel disulfide
Physical properties
Nickel subsulfide is a pale yellowish-bronze, metallic, lustrous, crystalline solid.
Melting Point: 790°C
Chemical properties
Nickel subsulfide is not soluble in water, or in organic solvents.
Further information
The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) holds data for all sources of nickel subsulfide emissions in Australia.
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