Nickel is a corrosion-resistant metal widely alloyed with iron and other metals for durable engineering materials.
Atomic number
28
Category
Transition metal
Period
4
Group
10
State
Solid
Fun facts about Nickel
Nickel helps stabilise the corrosion-resistant structure of many stainless steels.
Finely divided nickel is an effective hydrogenation catalyst.
Some meteorites contain substantial iron-nickel metal.
Common uses of Nickel
Stainless steel and superalloys
Rechargeable batteries
Catalysts and plating
Where Nickel sits in the periodic table
Nickel is classified as a transition metal in period 4 and group 10 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Ni with atomic number 28 and the listed atomic mass 58.693. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.