What is Nickel(II) carbonate?
[[File:Basic-nickel(II)-carbonate.jpg|thumb|Nickel(II) carbonate and nickel(II) hydroxide together]] [[File:Uhličitan nikelnatý.PNG|thumb|Nickel(II) carbonate]] '''Nickel(II) carbonate''', also known as '''nickelous carbonate''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is NiCO<sub>3</sub>. It contains [[nickel]] in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. It also contains [[carbonate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Nickel(II) carbonate is a pale green solid. It does not dissolve in water. It reacts with [[acid]]s to make [[carbon dioxide]]. It turns into carbon dioxide and [[nickel(II) oxide]] when heated. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting [[sodium carbonate]] with [[nickel(II) chloride]] or [[nickel(II) sulfate]]. ==Uses== It is used in [[pigment]]s and [[catalyst]]s that have nickel in them. ==Related pages== *[[Nickel(II) hydroxide]] *[[Nickel(II) nitrate]] [[Category:Nickel compounds]] [[Category:Carbonates]]