Description

Nickel subsulfide is produced in nickel refineries and used in the manufacture of lithium batteries.

Substance details

Substance name: Nickel subsulfide

CASR number: 12035-72-2

Molecular formula: Ni₃S₂

Synonyms: Nickel sulfide; heazlewoodite; nickel sulfide (3:2); nickel tritadisulfied; trinickel disulfide

Physical properties

Nickel subsulfide is a pale yellowish-bronze, metallic, lustrous, crystalline solid.

Melting Point: 790°C

Chemical properties

Nickel subsulfide is not soluble in water, or in organic solvents.

Further information

The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) holds data for all sources of nickel subsulfide emissions in Australia.

• Australia's nickel subsulfide emission report