| Origin of Name |
From the German word kupfernickel, meaning Devil's copper or false copper |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
In 1751 in Sweden |
| Discovered by |
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is a very useful element, but it is highly toxic to humans.
- The first nickel coin of the pure metal was made in 1881.
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| Common Uses |
- Coinage in the United States and Canada
- Stainless steel
- Corrosion-resistant alloys
- Nickel plating
- Burglar-proof vaults
- Nickel-cadmium batteries
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