Nickel Fluoride (NiF2)-Powder

Characteristic




Nickel(II) fluoride is the chemical compound with the formula NiF2. Its is an ionic compound of nickel and fluorine and forms yellowish to green tetragonal crystals. Unlike many fluorides, NiF2 is stable in air.




Chemical formula：NiF2

Molar mass：96.6902 g/mol

Appearance：Yellowish to green tetragonal crystals

Density：4.72 g/cm3

Melting point：1,474 °C (2,685 °F; 1,747 K) 

Boiling point：1,750 °C (3,180 °F; 2,020 K) 

Solubility in water：4 g/100 mL

Solubility：insoluble in alcohol, ether

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+2410.0·10−6 cm3/mol

Crystal structure：Rutile




Application




Used as fluoridation agent, catalyst for synthesis of xenon hexafluoride (XeF6), aluminum alloy hole sealing agent.