Ni

Nickel

Element 28 · Transition metal · Period 4, Group 10

Solid · Discovered 1751

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number28
Atomic Mass58.693u
Electron Configuration[Ar]4s2 3d8
Electronegativity1.91Pauling
Atomic Radius163pm
Ionization Energy7.64eV
Electron Affinity1.156eV
Oxidation States+3, +2

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1728K
Boiling Point3186K
Density8.912g/cm³
Group BlockTransition metal
Year Discovered1751