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Revision as of 19:29, December 10, 2007
| Nickel | |
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| 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 |
Nickel (the element)
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]
Nickel is often found in coins, wires, meteorites, and steel alloys.
Nickel (US coin)
A nickel is a coin worth five cents. It is made of cupronickel. The nickel currently features Thomas Jefferson on the obverse side, and Monticello on the reverse.