green crystal(s); hygroscopic [STR93]
Nickel(II) perchlorate hexahydrate may be used in the synthesis of tris(2,2′-bipyridylamine)nickel(II) perchlorate and 4,7,7-trimethyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydrobenzopyran-2(H),5-dione.
Nickel(II) perchlorate hexahydrate is used as a starting material for homometallic, trinuclear heteroscorpionate complexes applied in studies of electronic and magnetic properties.
Nickel(II) perchlorate hexahydrate is a hydrated nickel(II) salt.
Confirmed human
carcinogen. Poison by intraperitoneal route.
A powerful oxidizer. Mixtures with 2,2-
dimethoxypropane explode when heated
above 65°C. When heated to decomposition
it emits toxic fumes of Cl-. See also
NICKEL COMPOUNDS and
PERCHLORATES.
