What is Nickel(II) nitrate?
[[File:Ni(NO3)2_hexahydrate_edit.jpg|thumb|Nickel(II) nitrate]] '''Nickel(II) nitrate''', also known as '''nickelous nitrate''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Ni(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[nickel]] in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. It also contains [[nitrate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Nickel(II) nitrate is a green [[crystalline]] solid. It dissolves in water.<ref>{{Cite web|last=PubChem|title=Nickel nitrate|url=https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/25736|access-date=2020-12-04|website=pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov|language=en}}</ref> Because it has nitrate ions, it is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It normally has water molecules attached to it, making it hydrated. ==Preparation== It is made by dissolving nickel metal in [[nitric acid]]. ==Uses== It is used as a source of nickel(II), but [[nickel(II) chloride]] and [[nickel(II) sulfate]] are used more commonly. ==Safety== It is an [[oxidizing agent]], so it should be kept away from things that can burn. It also is toxic to things that live in the water. It is a [[carcinogen]]. ==Related pages== *[[Nickel(II) oxide]] *[[Nickel(II) carbonate]] == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Nickel compounds]]