RANEY NICKEL

CAS NO.：12635-27-7
Empirical Formula: AlNi
Molecular Weight: 85.67
MDL number: MFCD00167392
EINECS: 682-897-4
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:11

What is RANEY NICKEL?

The Uses of RANEY NICKEL

Aluminum-nickel alloy can be used:

For the reduction of nitriles, nitro compounds and oximes to primary amines.
For the conversion of carbonyl compounds to hydrocarbons.
As a reducing agent to convert Ar-X derivatives to Ar-H compounds.
For the synthesis of Raney nickel catalyst to be used as an alkylating agent.
To synthesize non-pyrophoric Ni catalyst by alkali leaching.
For the synthesis of alloyed skeletal Ni catalysts.

The Uses of RANEY NICKEL

Nickel aluminides, Ni3Al, NiAl: The intermetallic phase Ni3Al is the well known Y phase which is as coherent fcc precipitate responsible for the good creep properties of nickel base superalloys. Ni3Al and NiAl were also considered for high temperature structural applications mainly in the 1990-ies. Powder metallurgical as well as melt metallurgical production were pursued. High production cost, lacking low temperature ductility and lacking microstructural stability were responsible that there was never a real break-through of these materials for structural applications.

What are the applications of Application

Aluminum-nickel catalyst is a Raney-type alloy

Properties of RANEY NICKEL

Density	3.46 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
form	slurry
color	Gray to black
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.

Safety information for RANEY NICKEL

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H228:Flammable solids H261:Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases H317:Sensitisation, Skin H351:Carcinogenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P231+P232:Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.