Nickel(II) sulfate heptahydrate

Agent Name
Nickel(II) sulfate heptahydrate
CAS Number
10101-98-1
Formula
H2-O4-S.Ni.7H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Nickel(II) sulfate heptahydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Nickel sulfate heptahydrate; Nickel(2+) sulfate heptahydrate; Nickelous sulfate heptahydrate; Sulfuric acid, nickel(2+) salt (1:1), heptahydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Green solid, soluble in water; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in nickel-plating, dyeing (mordant), diagnosing (contact allergen), and manufacturing (catalysts and other nickel compounds); [Merck Index] Most nickel sulfate is a byproduct of copper refining (electrolytic); [Ullmann]
Comments
Toxic material; [Hawley] See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 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

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Processes

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