Nickel(II) phosphate

Agent Name
Nickel(II) phosphate
CAS Number
10381-36-9
Formula
H3-O4-P.3/2Ni
Major Category
Metals
Nickel(II) phosphate formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Ni
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Ni

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

Processes

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