The equilibrium extraction behavior for nickel(II) using a kerosene (Shellsol‐T) solution containing dihexyl‐phosphinic acid is studied. From experimental data, treated by a graphical method, monomeric Ni(DHP)2(HDHP)2 and dimeric (Ni(DHP)2(HDHP)2)2 species are found responsible for the extraction. Constants for the extraction equilibrium have been determined as: log K12 = −11.45 and log K22 = −18.81. Constant for monomer‐dimer equilibrium of nickel species is given as: log K = 4.10. —In presence of ligand, saccharate, is concluded to exist in the aqueous phase a nickel(II)‐saccharate complex (1:1) with a stability constant of 3.46 · 103 and general formula C6H8O8Ni · 3H2O.