Nickel(II) Oxide

NiO

IUPAC: Nickel(II) oxide

CAS: 1313-99-1

Overview

Nickel(II) oxide is a green-black crystalline solid used in ceramics, nickel alloy production, and as a catalyst. It exhibits interesting antiferromagnetic properties.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Nickel Ni 1 58.6930

Elemental Composition

O
21.4%
Ni
78.6%

Uses

  • Ceramic pigment
  • Nickel alloy production
  • Catalyst
  • Battery electrode

Fun Facts

  • Used in fuel cells as an anode material

Safety

  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Ni+2]

Properties

Type
oxide
State
solid
Molar Mass
74.69 g/mol
Density
6.6700 g/cm³
Melting Point
1955.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
73.9303
TPSA
1.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nickel(II) Oxide?
Nickel(II) Oxide (NiO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Nickel(II) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Nickel(II) Oxide?
Nickel(II) Oxide has a molar mass of 74.69 g/mol.
What state is Nickel(II) Oxide at room temperature?
Nickel(II) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Nickel(II) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Nickel(II) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Nickel(II) Oxide?
Nickel(II) Oxide (NiO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Nickel (Ni).