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{{Element | name=Nickel| symbol=Ni | anumber=28| amass=58.7 amu | noe=28| class=Transition metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=White| date=1751 | discname=[[Alex Cronstedt]] | origname=From the German word ''kupfernickel'' (false copper) | uses=Electroplating metal alloys, nickel-cadmium batteries | obtained=Pentlandite}}
 
{{Element | name=Nickel| symbol=Ni | anumber=28| amass=58.7 amu | noe=28| class=Transition metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=White| date=1751 | discname=[[Alex Cronstedt]] | origname=From the German word ''kupfernickel'' (false copper) | uses=Electroplating metal alloys, nickel-cadmium batteries | obtained=Pentlandite}}
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==Nickel (element)==
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<small>This page refers to the element.  For information on the coin, see [[Nickel (coin)]]</small><br />
 
'''Nickel''' is the [[chemical]] element with [[atomic number]] 28 and symbol '''Ni'''.  In the [[periodic table of the elements|periodic table]] it is one of the transition metals.  It is a silvery white metal and is often used for its resistance to [[oxidation]] and conductivity of heat and electricity.<ref>http://www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/Ni/key.html</ref>  It is one of the few magnetic elements ([[iron]] and [[cobalt]] are the others).
 
'''Nickel''' is the [[chemical]] element with [[atomic number]] 28 and symbol '''Ni'''.  In the [[periodic table of the elements|periodic table]] it is one of the transition metals.  It is a silvery white metal and is often used for its resistance to [[oxidation]] and conductivity of heat and electricity.<ref>http://www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/Ni/key.html</ref>  It is one of the few magnetic elements ([[iron]] and [[cobalt]] are the others).
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Nickel is often used as a catalyst similar to [[platinum]]. Though less effective, it is also far less expensive and thus is an attractive option.
 
  
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Nickel is often found in coins, wires, [[meteorite|meteorites]], and [[steel]] alloys.
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Nickel is often found in coins, wires, [[meteorite]]s, and [[steel]] alloys.
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==Nickel (US coin)==
 
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A nickel is a [[coin]] worth five [[cents]]. It is currently made of [[cupronickel]]. During [[World War II]], nickel was needed for the war effort, and the composition was made up of [[copper]], [[silver]], and [[manganese]]. The nickel currently features [[Thomas Jefferson]] on the obverse side, and [[Monticello]] on the reverse.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 04:10, October 7, 2016

Nickel
Properties
Atomic symbol Ni
Atomic number 28
Classification Transition metal
Atomic mass 58.7 amu
Other Information
Date of discovery 1751
Name of discoverer Alex Cronstedt
Name origin From the German word kupfernickel (false copper)
Uses Electroplating metal alloys, nickel-cadmium batteries
Obtained from Pentlandite

This page refers to the element. For information on the coin, see Nickel (coin)
Nickel is the chemical element with atomic number 28 and symbol Ni. In the periodic table it is one of the transition metals. It is a silvery white metal and is often used for its resistance to oxidation and conductivity of heat and electricity.[1] It is one of the few magnetic elements (iron and cobalt are the others).

Nickel is often found in coins, wires, meteorites, and steel alloys.

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