Nickel(II) hydroxide
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| Nickel(II) hydroxide | |
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| Image:Nickel(II) hydroxide.jpg | |
| Systematic name | Nickel(II) hydroxide |
| Other names | xxx, xxx |
| Molecular formula | Ni(OH)2 |
| Molar mass | 92.70808 g/mol |
| Density | 4.15 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | Ksp = 6 ×10-16 |
| Melting point | xx.x °C |
| Boiling point | xx.x °C |
| CAS number | [xx-xx-xx] |
| Disclaimer and references | |
Nickel(II) hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) is an insoluble compound commonly used in rechargable battery electrodes. When charged these electrodes form nickel(III) oxide-hydroxide. Nickel(II) hydroxide is a precipitate formed when the hexaaquanickel(II) ion is mixed with aqueous ammonia.
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Often an aqua precipitate

