Nickel is a silvery, ductile transition metal valued for corrosion resistance, catalytic activity and alloying behavior.
Properties of Nickel | It is ferromagnetic at room temperature, forms stable alloys and exhibits common +2 and +3 oxidation states in compounds.
Uses of Nickel | Nickel is used in stainless steels, superalloys, electroplating, rechargeable battery cathodes and catalysts in chemical industry.
Isotopes of Nickel | Stable isotopes include Ni 58, Ni 60; nickel compounds can be allergenic and some are carcinogenic, so exposure controls are required in industry.