Activated Raney(T) Nickel Catalyst

The ready-to-use Activated Raney(T) Nickel Catalyst also known as Sponge Nickel Metal Catalyst is widely used in Pharmaceutical Bulk Drugs, Food-Sorbitol, Agro-Chemical and Fine Organic Chemicals Industries etc .

Technical Sheet

Description Activated Raney (T) Nickel Catalyst (Sponge Nickel Metal Catalyst)
Appearance Metallic Grey Black Suspension in water
Characteristic Fine Particles, Highly Pyrophoric in dry conditions
Particle Size Range from 05 microns to Max. 160 micron ( 100 to 800 mesh)D50 25𝜇m to D50 35𝜇m
Nickel Content 86-95% w/w
Aluminium 5-14% w/w
Metal Promoter 1-3% (If any like Mo, Cr & Fe)
pH Value 8-0 -11.0
Hydrogenation Activity 27-75 ml H2 Absorption / gm / min (Nitrobenzene)

Advantages of Raney (T) Nickel Catalyst

  • Activated & ready to use sponge Nickel Metal Catalyst for powerful hydrogenation
  • Large metal surface area and stable skeleton structure to impart high activity and long life for catalyst.
  • Accelerated settling properties resulting in improved filteration from product.
  • Customized grade’s and add promoter as per customer need. Specific re-activation of catalyst to reduce the cost.

Grade of Catalysts

We customize grades of Raney (T) Nickel Catalyst based on customer’s specifications and their reaction conditions.

  • Particle Size : Fine, Medium & Coarser
  • Activity : High, Medium & Low
  • Promoted / Unpromoted : Nickel with Molybdenum, Chromium, Iron etc.

Technical specifications are provided as per customer’s requirements.

For Export Supply:

Raney(T) Nickel Catalyst is supplied as a suspension in water packed in steel drums with a self-venting device. These drums are approved as per IMO norms and conditions specified by the UN number regulating dangerous goods. The net weight of the catalyst on a dry basis in each drum is 25 kgs/50 kgs. 

For Domestic Supply: 

Raney(T) Nickel Catalyst is supplied in the standard packaging of 10/20/25kgs in HDPE Drums. Any other specific size can also be done as per the customer’s requirement.

Export quality packaging with UN approved steel drums with self venting device
HDPE Drums for Domestic Packaging

What is Raney(T) Nickel?

Developed in 1927 by Murray Raney, Raney(T) Nickel is a highly active and porous nickel-based catalyst that transformed the field of industrial hydrogenation. Known for its exceptional efficiency, stability, and reusability, it plays a vital role in various chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical processes. The catalyst consists of a fine, sponge-like structure that provides a large surface area, enabling faster and more controlled reactions.

Raney(T) Nickel is primarily used to convert organic compounds by accelerating the addition of hydrogen atoms without being consumed in the process, making it a truly effective heterogeneous catalyst. Its ability to deliver consistent results under diverse reaction conditions has made it indispensable to manufacturers worldwide, particularly in applications that demand purity, precision, and high activity.


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