Facts about Nickel

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Nickel
The Element Nickel is defined as...
A silvery, hard, ductile, ferromagnetic metallic element used in alloys, in corrosion-resistant surfaces and batteries, and for electroplating.
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Nickel
What are the origins of the word Nickel ?
Name Originates from the German word 'kupfernickel' meaning false copper from the deceptive copper color of the ore.


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Nickel
Nickel is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.
 

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Nickel
The use of nickel dates back as far as 3500 BC. Nickel was discovered by Baron Axel Frederik Cronstedt in 1751. The first nickel coin of the pure metal was made in 1881
 

Occurrence of the element Nickel in the Atmosphere
Obtained from pentlandite
 

Common Uses of Nickel
Coinage in the United States and Canada
Stainless steel
Corrosion-resistant alloys
Nickel plating
Burglar-proof vaults
Nickel-cadmium batteries
 

The Properties of the Element Nickel

Name of Element : Nickel
Symbol of Element : Ni
Atomic Number of Nickel : 28
Atomic Mass: 58.6934 amu
Melting Point: 1453.0 °C - 1726.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2732.0 °C - 3005.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Nickel : 28
Number of Neutrons in Nickel : 31
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 8.902 g/cm3
Color of Nickel : silvery


The element Nickel and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Nickel on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Nickel for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Nickel with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Nickel element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Nickel - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Nickel element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. The use of nickel dates back as far as 3500 BC. Nickel was discovered by Baron Axel Frederik Cronstedt in 1751. The first nickel coin of the pure metal was made in 1881. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Nickel is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Nickel
 

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