Nickel(II) phosphate

Synonyms

Nickel phosphate (Ni3(PO4)2); Nickel phosphate (Ni3P2O8); Nickelous phosphate; Trinickel diphosphate; Phosphoric acid, nickel(2+) salt (2:3); Trinickel bis(orthophosphate); [ChemIDplus]

Category

Nickel Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Light green solid, insoluble in water; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Yields on ignition "nickel yellow", a pigment in oil and water-color paints; [Merck Index] Used in electroplating; [Hawley]

Comments

See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni

1 mg/m3, as Ni

10 mg/m3, as Ni

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)