Nickel is a silvery-white metal from the periodic table, and it is part of the transition metals group. Nickel is mainly used to create strong and lightweight alloys for aircraft and vehicle parts. It is also used to make coins, batteries and stainless steel, as it increases the steel's corrosion resistance and strength.
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| Atomic number | 28 |
| Group | VIIIB |
| Period | 4 |
| Mass | 58.6934 |
| Latin name | Niccolum |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]3d8 4s2 |
| Oxidation state | -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 |