Nickel

Nickel - NI

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Physical Properties

A silvery white metal that has a shiny surface.

Name of Origin: From the German word "kupfernickel" (false cooper.)

Protons: 28

Neutrons: 31

Electrons: 28

Atomic Number: 28

Atomic Mass: 59

Atomic Symbol: Ni

Boiling Point: 2732 'C (4949.6 'F, 3005.15 K)

Melting Point: 1453 'C ( 2647 'F, 1726 K)

Density: 8.903 g/cm3

Background (Where does this element come from? Who discovered it? When?)

Nickel was discovered by the Swedish Chemist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt in the mineral niccolite in 1751.

Most nickel is mined from remains of an astroid that crashed into the Earth many millions of years ago.

Uses for Nickel

Nickel is used for electroplanting metal alloys, Nickel-cadmiums batteries, gas turbines, rocket engines, 5 cent coins and some stainless steel.

BY: Alicia Davis