NCIt definition : A light green, crystalline inorganic compound that produces toxic gases upon heating.
Nickel carbonate is used in electroplating, to prepare nickel monoxide, to make colored
glass and as a catalyst in the treatment of wastewater. Exposure to this substance
can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies and affects the lungs,
kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system. Nickel carbonate is a known
carcinogen and is associated with an increased risk of developing lung and nasal cancers.
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