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'''Nickel''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]], | '''Nickel''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]], typically found as a [[Solid_(state_of_matter)|solid]] in its elemental form. It has the [[chemical symbol]] Ni, [[atomic number]] (number of [[protons]]) ''Z'' = 28, and a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 58.6934 g/mol. | ||
Nickel is considered to be a member of the "Transition metal" class of | Nickel is considered to be a member of the "Transition metal" class of elements. At a [[pressure]] of 101.325 k[[Pascal (unit)|Pa]], it has a [[boiling point]] of 2,913 °[[Celsius (unit)|C]], and a [[melting point]] of 1,455 °C. | ||
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Nickel is a chemical element, typically found as a solid in its elemental form. It has the chemical symbol Ni, atomic number (number of protons) Z = 28, and a standard atomic weight of 58.6934 g/mol.
Nickel is considered to be a member of the "Transition metal" class of elements. At a pressure of 101.325 kPa, it has a boiling point of 2,913 °C, and a melting point of 1,455 °C.