Nickel Ii Phosphate
Nickel II phosphate is a chemical compound with the formula Ni3(PO4)2. It is composed of nickel cations (Ni2+) and phosphate anions (PO43-), with a ratio of three nickel ions to two phosphate ions. The compound is typically a light green powder that is insoluble in water.
The crystal structure of nickel II phosphate consists of layers of edge-sharing NiO6 octahedra connected by PO4 tetrahedra. These layers stack on top of each other to form a three-dimensional structure. The nickel ions are coordinated by six oxygen atoms from the phosphate ions, while the phosphate ions are each coordinated by four nickel ions.
Nickel II phosphate has a variety of potential applications, including as a component in electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, as a catalyst for organic reactions, and as a precursor for nickel-based catalysts. Its properties make it an interesting material for further research and development.