Raney Nickel Catalyst

Hydrogenation of alkenes is an important addition reaction. One of the most commonly used metal catalysts is referred to as Raney Nickel. As with most hydrogenation catalysts, Raney Nickel will convert double bonds into single bonds following the addition of a hydrogen molecule, and triple bonds are converted into single bonds using two hydrogen addition steps.

Details about the Raney Nickel Catalyst can be viewed at the link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raney_nickel