Name |
Nickel |
Symbol |
Ni |
Atomic Number |
28 |
Atomic Mass |
59 |
Number of Protons |
28 |
Number of Electrons |
28 |
Number of Neutrons |
31 |
Melting Point |
1,455 degrees Celcius |
Boiling Point |
2,912.778 degrees Celcius |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Transition Metal |
Period |
4 |
Group |
10 |
Orgin of Name |
Derived from the German word "Kupfernickel", meaning "Old Nick's Copper" |
Date and Place of Discovery |
Discovered in 1751 in Sweden by Alex Cronstedt |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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