Nickel

= NICKEL  =

** Symbol: ** Ni  ** Atomic Number: ** 28 ** Atomic Mass: ** 58.7 ** # of Protons: ** 28 ** # of Neutrons: ** 31 ** # of Electrons: ** 28 ** Melting Point: ** 1455ºC ** Boiling Point: ** 2913 ºC ** Normal Phase: ** Solid ** Cost: ** $1.90 for 100g ** Classification: ** Metal This element belongs to the transition metal family. ** Origin of name: ** German for Kupfernickel ** Discovered by: ** Axel Fredrik Cronstedt ** Interesting Facts: **
 * 1) Found as a constituent in most meteorites.
 * 2) The American Nickel actually is only ¼ nickel.
 * 3) Used for burglar-proof vaults and stainless steel.



By: Allyson Weiss