Nickel Formate

Name:
Nickel Formate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	(HCOO)2Ni•2H2O
Properties:
Green crystals. D 2.15. Partially soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
Derivation:
(1) Reaction of sodium formate and nickel sulfate, (2) dissolving nickel hydroxide in formic acid.
Hazard:
See Nickel.
Use:
Production of nickel catalysts.