It is used as a precursor for the preparation of Raney nickel catalysts a heterogeneous catalyst and catalyst precursor for hydrogenation and reduction reactions a reducing agent in organic synthesis a material for alloy and intermetallic research a catalyst support material and a research reagent in chemical synthesis catalysis powder metallurgy and materials science.

Its main purpose is to provide an efficient catalytic surface or to be processed into strong corrosion-resistant materials for industrial and chemical applications.

Nickel aluminium alloy powder is a finely divided metallic material composed primarily of nickel and aluminium often exhibiting high surface area and catalytic activity.