Nickel chloride is an essential supporting salt used in nickel electroplating baths. It improves electrical conductivity, enhances anode dissolution, and ensures stable and uniform nickel deposition during plating.
Chemical Details
Chemical name: Nickel Chloride Hexahydrate
Formula: NiCl₂·6H₂O
Appearance: Green crystalline flakes or granules
Nickel metal content: ~24–25% Ni
Solubility: Very high in water
pH (5% solution): ~3.5 – 5.0