Nickel


 * Element Name:** Nickel


 * Element Symbol:** Ni


 * Atomic Mass:** 59[[image:Nickel.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 28


 * Protons:** 28


 * Electrons:** 28


 * Discovery:** Axel Fredrik Cronstedt in 1751.


 * How It Was Named:** The German word, "Nickel," meaning "Old Nick" was a name for the devil.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1455 °C


 * Boiling Point:** 2913 °C


 * Characteristics:** Silvery-white color, very hard, a fair conductor of heat & electricity, and can create allergies.


 * Uses:** Gives other metals a protective coating.


 * Interesting Facts:** When added to a gas, Nickel turns green. The USA 5-cent coin contains 25% Nickel. It is very toxic and boils at room temperature.

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