NiCO3

ceramic
· NiCO3

Nickel carbonate (NiCO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound formed from nickel and carbonate ions, commonly encountered as a precursor material or intermediate phase in nickel-based ceramics and metallurgical processes. It serves primarily in chemical synthesis pathways rather than as a final engineering material, functioning as a feedstock for producing nickel oxides, sintered nickel components, and catalyst supports in high-temperature applications. Engineers select nickel carbonate for its reactivity and ability to densify into stable ceramic phases; it is particularly valued in catalyst manufacturing, pigment production, and as a starting material for advanced refractory ceramics where controlled decomposition and phase formation are critical.

catalyst precursor synthesisnickel oxide productionrefractory ceramic manufacturingpigment and colorant formulationsintering feedstockchemical intermediate applications

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
136.6
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3800
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Shear Modulus(G)
37.09
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
4.367
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.8640
eV—
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
6.850
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Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
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Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
4.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-401
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-1.443
eV/atom—
↳
-1.177
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.