Synthesis of nickel particles for use in nickel/silicone rubber composites for the application of electromagnetic interference shielding gaskets.

The effectiveness of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is valuable for construction materials and can be enhanced by the addition of nickel particles to silicone rubber. This investigation reports the chemical reduction process employed to produce nickel powders. The resulting powders were analyzed through SEM imaging and X-ray diffraction analysis, which indicated the production of crystalline, pure nickel powders with spherical morphology.