Nickel Sulphide

Name: Nickel Sulphide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-020327

About Nickel Sulphide

Nickel Sulphide is a transition metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 12035-72-2. Formula Ni3S2, molecular weight 240.22 g/mol. Alternative names: alpha nickel subsulfide and alpha-Nickel sulfide (3:2) crystalline.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for materials research and chemical synthesis. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Nickel Sulphide in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nickel Sulphide
Catalogue No.	VQ-020327
CAS Number	12035-72-2
IUPAC name	nickel;sulfanylidenenickel
Molecular formula	Ni₃S₂
Molecular weight	240.22 g/mol
Exact mass	239.7456
InChIKey	YGHCWPXPAHSSNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	S=[Ni].S=[Ni].[Ni]
PubChem CID	25199732

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	64.2 Å²
Synonyms	alpha nickel subsulfide, alpha-Nickel sulfide (3:2) crystalline, Nickel sesquisulfide, Nickel Subsulfide, nickel subsulfide (Ni3S2), Nickel subsulphide, Nickel sulfide (3:2), NICKEL SULFIDE (Ni3S2), Nickel tritadisulphide, Nickel(III) sulfide, Trinickel disulfide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H331Toxic if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P318, P319, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Nickel Sulphide?

The CAS Registry Number of Nickel Sulphide is 12035-72-2. It is also known as alpha nickel subsulfide, alpha-Nickel sulfide (3:2) crystalline, Nickel sesquisulfide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nickel Sulphide?

Nickel Sulphide has the molecular formula Ni3S2 and a molecular weight of 240.22 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Nickel Sulphide can I order?

We supply Nickel Sulphide, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nickel Sulphide?

Yes. Every lot of Nickel Sulphide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Nickel Sulphide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Nickel Sulphide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.