Nickel(II) phosphateNickel phosphate is an inorganic compound with the formula Ni32. It is a mint green paramagnetic solid that is insoluble in water.Hydrated nickel(II) phosphateThe hydrate Ni32·8 is a light green solid, which can be prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and also occurs as the mineral arupite. It features octahedral Ni centers, which are bound to water and phosphate.