Nickel(II) carbonate
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Nickel(II) carbonate, also known as nickelous carbonate, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is NiCO3. It contains nickel in its +2 oxidation state. It also contains carbonate ions.
Properties[change | change source]
Nickel(II) carbonate is a pale green solid. It does not dissolve in water. It reacts with acids to make carbon dioxide. It turns into carbon dioxide and nickel(II) oxide when heated.
Preparation[change | change source]
It is made by reacting sodium carbonate with nickel(II) chloride or nickel(II) sulfate.
Uses[change | change source]
It is used in pigments and catalysts that have nickel in them.