Nickel Boride Nanoparticles | |
Product No | NRE-5169 |
CAS No. | 12007-01-1 |
Formula | Ni2B |
Density | 7.9 g/cm3 |
APS | <100 nm (Can be Customized) |
Purity | 99.9% |
Form | Powder |
Molecular Weight | 128.197 g/mol |
Certificate Of Analysis | |
Ni | 91.5% |
B | 8.4% |
C | 0.02% |
W | 0.03% |
Si | 0.02% |
O | 0.01% |
Cu | 0.01% |
Nickel Boride Nanoparticles
Applications
Catalysis and Chemical Reactions:
Hydrogenation Reactions: Nickel boride nanoparticles are effective catalysts in hydrogenation reactions, including the hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons. This property is widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries for the production of various compounds.
Dehydrogenation and Reduction Reactions: Ni₃B nanoparticles are also employed in dehydrogenation reactions and reduction processes, such as reducing nitro compounds to amines or other organic functional groups. These reactions are valuable in organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing.
Electrocatalysis: Nickel boride is used as a catalyst in electrochemical reactions, particularly in fuel cells and electrolyzers. It is useful in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and other electrochemical processes that involve the transfer of electrons or protons.
Energy Storage and Conversion:
Battery Technologies: Nickel boride nanoparticles are being investigated for use in lithium-ion batteries and other energy storage devices. Their enhanced conductivity and stability can help improve the performance and lifespan of batteries, particularly in high-power applications.
Supercapacitors: Ni₃B nanoparticles are also being used to enhance the performance of supercapacitors, which are energy storage devices known for rapid charge/discharge cycles and high power density. Nickel boride’s high surface area improves the energy density and efficiency of supercapacitors.
Fuel Cells: Nickel boride-based materials can be utilized in fuel cells, particularly as catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) or the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), both of which are critical for the efficient operation of fuel cells.
Magnetic Materials and Sensors:
Magnetic Storage Devices: Due to their magnetic properties, nickel boride nanoparticles have potential applications in the development of magnetic storage devices, such as hard drives and memory chips.