nickel sulfamate

chemical compound

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

July 1, 2026

Quick Summary

Nickel sulfamate is a chemical compound, specifically a salt of nickel, with the formula Ni(SO₃NH₂)₂·4H₂O. It is primarily used in nickel electroplating baths. Nickel itself is a ferromagnetic metal known for its resistance to oxidation and corrosion. It is widely used in alloys, particularly stainless steels, and for protective coatings on other metals. Nickel compounds exhibit various oxidation states, with +2 being the most common.123

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

3 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

nickel processing
Chemical compounds
…in plating baths; while the nickel sulfamate, Ni(SO₃NH₂) · 4H₂O, and the nickel fluoborate, Ni(BF₄)₂, are employed in some of the newer types of electroplating baths.
Read More
…in plating baths; while the nickel sulfamate, Ni(SO₃NH₂) · 4H₂O, and the nickel fluoborate, Ni(BF₄)₂, are employed in some of the newer types of electroplating baths.
Read More