Nickel is a silvery-white metal. It is used in the production of stainless steel and other alloys. This makes them more stronger to withstand extreme temperatures as well as corrosive environments.
Properties of Nickel
Atomic Symbol: Ni
Atomic Number: 28
Element Category: Transition metal
Density: 8.908 g/cm3
Melting Point: 2651 °F (1455 °C)
Boiling Point: 5275 °F (2913 °C)
Moh’s Hardness: 4.0
Characteristics
Nickel is resistant to corrosion
It is perfect for strengthening metal alloys
It is ductile and malleable
It can be used in alloys so that they can be shaped into wires, rods, tubes and sheets.