Nickel (Ni) Properties and Facts

Element 28 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Nickel?

Nickel (symbol: Ni) is a transition metal with atomic number 28. Its atomic mass is 58.693 u, and it belongs to period 4 and group 10.

What is the electron configuration of Nickel?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d⁸ 4s²

What are the physical properties of Nickel?

Melting point: 1728.0 K
Boiling point: 3186.0 K
Density: 8.9 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Nickel?

  • Ni-58: 68.077% abundance
  • Ni-60: 26.223% abundance
  • Ni-61: 1.14% abundance
  • Ni-62: 3.635% abundance
  • Ni-64: 0.925% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Nickel?

Biological role: Trace element in some organisms
Natural occurrence: Found in minerals like pentlandite

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