NickelEmma Perkins 614 & GG-15 May 12, 2014

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HomeThe name of origin is

kupfernickel coming from the German word false copper

http://www.webelements.com/nickel/pictures.html .

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Location & Neighbors

CobaltCo

NickelNi

CopperCu

RhodiumRh

PalladiumPd

SilverAg

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Drawing

Atomic number:28

Mass:58.6934 Number of

protons:28Number of

neutrons:31Number of

electrons:28Number of

valence electrons:2

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Characteristic PropertiesMelting Point: 1453.0 °CBoiling Point: 2732.0 °CColor: whiteDensity: 8.902 g/cm3

Classification: Transition Metal

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Where FoundIron-nickel alloy deposit in

GreenlandIron meteoritesSideritesObtained commercially from

pentlanditeObtained from pyrrhotite from

Canada

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UsesBatteriesElectroplatingHydrogenating vegetable oilsArmor plate and burglar-proof

vaultsStainless steel appliances CoinageDesalination plants Corrosion-resistant alloys

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CitationsWinter, Mark. "Nickel." WebElements

Periodic Table of the Elements. The University of Sheffield and WebElements Ltd , UK, n.d. Web. 028 Apr 2014..http://www.chemicalelements.com./elements/ru.html .

Bentor, Yinon. "Ruthenium (Ru)." Chemical Elements.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2014 http://www.webelements.com/nickel/