Title: Nickel Monoxide
CAS Registry Number: 1313-99-1
CAS Name: Nickel oxide (NiO)
Additional Names: nickel(II) oxide; nickelous oxide; nickel protoxide
Molecular Formula: NiO
Molecular Weight: 74.69
Percent Composition: Ni 78.58%, O 21.42%
Literature References: Occurs as the mineral bunsenite. Review of toxicology and human exposure: Toxicological Profile for Nickel (PB2006-100005, 2005) 397 pp.
Properties: Green powder; yellow when hot. Insol in water. Sol in acids.
CAUTION: Nickel compounds are listed as known human carcinogens: Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-181.
Use: Painting on porcelain.