Nickel (Ni)
Rare Earth Metals | Atomic Number: 28
Basic Properties
Ni
28
58.693 g/mol
| Element Category | Rare Earth Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 28 |
| Atomic Weight | 58.693 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Face-centered cubic (FCC) |
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Description
Nickel is a silvery-white lustrous metal with ferromagnetic properties and good corrosion resistance, essential for many alloys.
| Density | 8.908 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | 380-760 MPa |
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| Hardness | 4 Mohs |
| Melting Point | 1455°C |
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| Boiling Point | 2913°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 90.9 W/(m·K) |
| Electrical Conductivity | 1.43 × 10^7 S/m |
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| Corrosion Resistance | Good (resists oxidation) |
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Applications
Stainless steel, superalloys, batteries, coinage, electroplating
Production Methods
Mining, refining from sulfide or laterite ores
History
Used since ancient times, isolated as a distinct element in 1751