Atomic Properties
- Atomic Number
- 28
- Atomic Mass
- 58.6930 u
- Electron Configuration
- [Ar] 3d8 4s2
- Electronegativity
- 1.91
- Block
- d-block
- Group
- 10
- Period
- 4
Physical Properties
- Phase (STP)
- solid
- Melting Point
- 1728.00 K
- Boiling Point
- 3003.00 K
- Density
- 8.9080 g/cm³
About Nickel
Corrosion-resistant; used in coins, stainless steel, and batteries.
Isotopes of Nickel
Nickel has 5 naturally occurring isotopes.
| Isotope | Mass Number | Atomic Mass (u) | Abundance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58Ni | 58 | 57.93534241 | 68.08% | Stable |
| 60Ni | 60 | 59.93078588 | 26.22% | Stable |
| 61Ni | 61 | 60.93105557 | 1.140% | Stable |
| 62Ni | 62 | 61.92834537 | 3.635% | Stable |
| 64Ni | 64 | 63.92796682 | 0.9255% | Stable |
Data source: NIH PubChem (aggregated from IUPAC, NIST)