Nickel
Properties, Symbol, Uses, & Facts
nickel (Ni), chemical element, ferromagnetic metal of Group 10 (VIIIb) of the periodic table, markedly resistant to oxidation and corrosion.
| atomic number | 28 | 
|---|---|
| atomic weight | 58.69 | 
| melting point | 1,453 °C (2,647 °F) | 
| boiling point | 2,732 °C (4,950 °F) | 
| density | 8.902 (25 °C) | 
| oxidation states | 0, +1, +2, +3 | 
| electron configuration | [Ar]3d84s2 | 
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