Product Properties
Nickel (Ni) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size（nm） | Purity（%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density（g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Ni-001 | 40 | >99.9 | 23.5 | 0.22 | spherical | black |
sub um | JB-Ni-002 | 700 | >99.9 | 3.9 | 1.49 | spherical | gray |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. (30-800nm etc) | ||||||
Nickel (Ni) Nanopowder Main Feature
Increased Reactivity: The high surface area to volume ratio of nickel nanopowder increases its chemical reactivity. This property is particularly advantageous in catalysis, where nickel nanoparticles can facilitate reactions more efficiently than their bulk counterparts.Enhanced Magnetic Properties: Nickel is inherently magnetic, and its magnetic properties are accentuated in nanoparticle form. This makes nickel nanopowder useful in various applications requiring precise magnetic responses, such as in magnetic storage devices, sensors, and medical imaging techniques.Electrical and Thermal Conductivity: While bulk nickel is already a good conductor of electricity and heat, nickel nanoparticles can exhibit altered conductive properties due to quantum effects at the nanoscale. These properties are explored for use in advanced electronic devices and materials with improved thermal management.Catalysis: Nickel nanoparticles serve as highly efficient catalysts in several chemical reactions, including hydrogenation and the production of synthetic fuels. Their enhanced catalytic activity, compared to bulk nickel, is due to their large surface area, which provides more active sites for reactions.
Nickel (Ni) Nanopowder Applications
- Batteries: Nickel nanoparticles are used in the electrodes of certain types of batteries, such as nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, enhancing their performance by offering higher electrical conductivity and enabling more efficient electron transfer.
- Fuel Cells: They serve as catalysts in fuel cells, particularly in the hydrogen oxidation reaction, improving the efficiency of energy conversion from chemical to electrical energy.
- Chemical Reactions: The high surface area and active sites of nickel nanopowder make it an excellent catalyst for various chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, where it facilitates the addition of hydrogen to other molecules. It’s also used in the synthesis of carbon nanotubes and other nanostructured materials.
- Environmental Remediation: Nickel nanoparticles can catalyze the breakdown of pollutants, playing a role in treating wastewater and purifying air by breaking down toxic chemicals into less harmful substances.
- Conductive Pastes and Inks: Nickel nanopowder is used in conductive pastes and inks for printed electronics due to its good electrical conductivity. These materials are used in flexible displays, solar cells, and RFID tags.
- EMI Shielding: Due to its magnetic properties, nickel nanopowder is used in coatings and materials for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, protecting sensitive electronics from external electromagnetic fields.