It's Alot More Then Five Cents

It's Alot More Then Five Cents
An Internet Hotlist on Nickel

created by Katbordewieck10

Introduction | Websites rated 1-3 | Websites rated 4-6 | Websites rated 7-8 | Websites 9+

Introduction

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Atomic number is 28.
Atomic mass is 58.6934.
Physical characteristics are Boiling point is 4950° F and the melting point is 2647 ° F.
Apperence: Silvery-white metal, lustrous, malleable, and ductile.
Chemical properties: “reaction with air: mild, with heat =>NiO”
Toxicity: “Nickel sulfide fume and dust is believed to be carcinogenic”
Uses: “Nickel is used in many industrial and consumer products, including stainless steel, magnets, coinage, and special alloys.”
Production: Batteries and Coins
History: “In 1751, Baron Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was attempting to extract copper from kupfernickel (now called niccolite), and obtained instead a white metal that he called nickel.”
Etc: 'Five-cent coins minted from 1942 to 1945 aren't nickels... Why? Because they don't have any nickel in them! During that time, the United States Mint used a special wartime alloy instead—copper (56%), silver (35%), and manganese (9%). That way all the saved nickel could be used in the war effort.' (http://www.usmint.gov/kids/coinNews/funFacts.cfm)

Rating system :

1- Poor information, picture, and format
3- Ok information, poor picture and format
5- Good information, poor format
7- Good information, ok picture, good format
9- Variety of good information and clear good format
10- Variety of excellent information, amazing photos, and clear perfect format! (I rarely give these)

The Internet Resources

Websites rated 1-3

Facts and Applications about Nickel - This website has a strength on applications of nickel. It also has some information on cobalt which is next to nickel on the periodic table of elements. An examples from the website is 'It was not until the early 20th century, with the invention of nickel-containing stainless steel, that demand for nickel began to take off. Today, stainless steel is one of the most ubiquitous and versatile materials in the world, and nearly two-thirds of all nickel mined each year is used for its production.The application of nickel stainless steel extends into virtually every corner of modern life. Because it is corrosion-resistant, attractive and affordable, stainless steel is used in many applications.' I rate this website a 3.8.
Tamuk WebElements: Nickel - This website is straightforward in information. The limited information can be found on other websites. Some examples from the website are “Nickel is silvery white and takes on a high polish, it is also hard, malleable, ductile, and somewhat ferromagnetic.” Another example is “Nickels group number is 10.” I rate this website a 3.5.

Websites rated 4-6

About: Nickel - This website is a basic fact site with paragraphs discussing properties, uses and sources. It also quotes other sites for information. Some examples from the site are “There are 14 known isotopes of nickel, 5 stable and 9 unstable. Natural nickel is a mixture of the 5 stable isotopes.” “It is used for making stainless steel and many other corrosion resistant alloys.” I rate this website a 6.
Basic Overview of facts and history (easy format) - This website is a basic overview of nickel facts and history. THe table format used is very easy to read and highly organized. It is information but in no way detailed. Some examples are 'Silvery-white metal, lustrous, malleable, and ductile' (description) 'It's amotic weight is 58.6934' I rate this website a 6.
Basic info with pictures - This website has basic information, atomic structure, isotopes, and historical facts. This web site is useful because of its easy readable layout. Some examples are Alex Crusted discovered nickel. The melting point of nickel is 1453.0 °C, 1726.15 K, or 2647.4 °F. The website is also useful because of its pictures of the electrons and nucleus (# of protons, # of neutrons). I rate this website a 5.
Effects when handling and basic info - This website has properties of nickel, and effects when handling. Its format is easy to read and understand. Some examples are 'Nickel is extensively used for making stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant alloys.' Another example is 'Nickel sulfide fume and dust is recognized as being potentially carcinogenic.' I rate this website a 6.
Nickel history and basic facts - This website has facts about Nickel’s history, average uses, and popularity in society. It also has the basic information such as its physical and chemical characteristics. Some information is: it makes up 0.007% of the earth's crust; adding nickel to glass gives it a green color. A common use of nickel is manufacturing some types of coins and batteries. I rate this site a 6.
encyclopidia article about Nickel - This website is an encyclopidia article about Nickel. It is alot of reading and in large slightly unorganized paragraphs. It is very informational but not highly recommend. Examples from the article are 'Nickel (atomic number 28) resembles iron (atomic number 26) in strength and toughness but is more like copper (atomic number 29) in resistance to oxidation and corrosion, a combination accounting for many of its applications.' I rate this website a 5.

Websites rated 7-8

Detailed facts about nickel with pictures - The beginning of this website has an overview of nickel, nickel's name in other languages, regulatory, health, and basic information (such as chemical and physical properties). Further on it has common chemical compounds of Nickel and pictures of nickel and is atomic structure. For example, in Italian nickel is translated to Nichel. The year it was discovered was 1751. It was known as the “devil’s copper”. I rate this site as an 8.
Nickel Info Website - This website has information about nickel from these topics: general, history, occurrence, neighbors, isotopes, energy, production, and application. It is detailed and includes rare information not shown on other websites. Some examples are “Nickel is found in liver, skin and endocrine glands; it is deposited in keratinous tissues such as feathers.” Another example is “Nickel is also used for anti-corrosive and decorating plating, in which it is often replaced by chromium, and as a green tint in glass.” I rate this website an 8.
Nickel information (all aspects) - THe website offers information on precautions, natable characteristics, atomic properties, and many other topics. THe website also has pictures of nickel, common compounds with nickel, and its location on the periodic table. Facts from the site are 'The first nickel coin of the pure metal was made in 1881.' 'About 65% of the nickel consumed in the Western World is used to make austenitic stainless steel. ' .Recommend highly. I rate this website an 8.
Nickel: properties website - This website has consists of lists of facts and tables of isotopes. To access the information or switch topics one has to scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the purple arrows. Some examples from the website are “Thermal Conductivity [300K] : 90.7 W m-1K-1.” Another example is “Physical State: Solid.” I rate this website a 7.
Table: Nickel - This website uses an organized format and reasonable vocabulary that allows readers (who speak English, French, German, Italian…) to fully understand its content. It also serves as a good chemistry site as well. Some examples from the website are “The price of 99.99 % pure nickel pieces is 96.60 € for 500 g.” Other examples are “Nickel resists corrosion in air under normal conditions.” I rate this website a 7.5.
Wikipedia: Nickel - This website offers information on common topics such as characteristics, history, occurrence, applications, compounds, and isotopes. It also has other topics such as biological role, extraction, purification, precautions, metal value, references, external links biological role, extraction, purification, precautions, metal value, references, and external links. Some examples from the site are “Sensitised individuals may show an allergy to nickel affecting their skin.” “Nickel is reacted with carbon monoxide at around 50 degrees Celsius to form volatile nickel carbonyl.” I rate this website an 8.

Websites 9+

Chemical Cool website with detailed Nickel Facts - This website has topics such as Conductivity, Abundance, and Oxidation. THe format is very organized and the material is propery catigerized by topic. Some examples are, thermal conductivity of Nickel is 90.9 J/m-sec-deg. Another example is Nickel's reaction with air is mild, with heat and forms NiO. I rate this website a 9.

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Last revised Mon Dec 17 9:12:46 US/Pacific 2007