NICKEL

Ni

NICKEL

  • Definition From 'kupfernikel' or false copper.it is capable of having high polish.
  • Discovery 1751 by axel fredrick cronstedt of sweden
  • Uses coins,catalysst for hydrogeneration of oil
  • Group of Elements Late transition metals(Solid)
  • Atomic Weight 58.6934
  • Oxidation State +2,3
  • Melting Point 1453
  • Boiling Point 2732
  • Density 8.8 g/cm3
  • Electronegativity 1.8