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Nickel

Nickel

 
PHYSICAL DATA

          Atomic Number

          28

          Atomic Weight

          58.69

          Density [ 20°C / 68°F ]

          8.90 g/cm3

          Melting Point

          1455 °C

GENERAL INFO
          History

Discovered in 1751 by Axel Fredrik Cronstedt in Stockholm, Sweden.  The name is derived from a shortened version of the German word "Kupfernickel" meaning Devil's copper.

          Uses
  • Fine nickel powder is used in making catalysts.
  • Used in batteries.
  • Used in glass to impart a green color.
  • Used in steel making to increase strength and hardness without adverse effects to ductility and toughness.  Also increases impact strength.  
  • Improves corrosion resistance in stainless steels.
FORMS
          Typical
          Pure forms: Nickel compounds:
  • Electrolytic
  • Carbonyl
  • Minerals (garnierite, pentlandite)
  • Oxides
  • Nickel Bearing Alloys
  • Nickel Bearing Ferro Alloys
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