2. General Information
Symbol: Ni
Atomic Number: 28
Color: Silver
Discoverer: Axel Fredrik Cronstedt
Discovery date:1751
Name Origin: Comes from the German
word “Kupfernickel” (Devil’s copper)
3. Uses of Nickel
The coin nickel is made up of 35%
nickel and 75% copper.
Nickel is used in many earrings.
(Nickel Allergy)
Nickel is also found in rechargeable
batteries.
4. Fun Facts About Nickel
Many house hold products contain
nickel.
The coin is actually made up of 75%
copper and 35% nickel.
Nickel is used in many alloys because
it dose not rust easily.