Nickel Nitrate green solid inorganic compound. Chemically all nitrates are OXIDIZING agent. Nickel Nitrate anhydrous form is not commonly encountered, thus "nickel nitrate" usually refers to nickel(II) nitrate hexahydrate.
Uses of Nickel Metal
For Stainless Steel Making
As an electroplating material
Alloying element for non-ferrous metals
Nickel Cadmium Batteries
Catalysts and Chemical Industries
Heat resistant alloys
Space, defense and rocket industries
Nickel nitrate is a green crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible, but it will accelerate the burning of combustible materials.