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Ni

Ni

3 4.9
The chemical symbol for nickel, a hard shiny metal used in alloys
  • noun
  • /nɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Ni
  • The alloy consists of copper and Ni, giving it enhanced strength and resistance to rust.
  • Ni layer
  • electroless Ni
  • Ni-P

Examples

  • The interaction between oxygen vacancies of c-La-Zr-O solutions and Ni-Mo2C particles may lead to the formation of a crystal boundary.

    Academic text (2018)

  • NI's new C Series drive interface modules let LabView users incorporate hundreds of NI and third-party drives and motors into motion systems.

    Academic text (2009)

  • In addition, the larger scratches have more Ni-P material removed and are more likely to form weldments.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Additionally, to reduce the possibility of pinholes in the Ni layer, the electroless Ni film thickness on BSM features was increased.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The investigated barrier materials include pure Co and Ni and alloys such as Co(P), Ni(P), and NiCo(P).

    Academic text (1998)

  • The oscillations following the K-absorption edge for crystalline Ni result from backscattering of the photoelectron by neighboring atoms.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Advanced Ni-based materials and high-temperature coatings coupled with TBCs will be considered for transitions in the ATS engine.

    Academic text (1995)

  • BSM features on alumina substrates are deposited by electroless Ni and Au plating on sintered Mo pads (Figure 8).

    Academic text (1998)

  • Nickel, represented by the chemical symbol Ni, is often used to create stainless steel for its corrosion resistance.

  • In many electronic devices, Ni is a key component in rechargeable batteries due to its ability to withstand wear.

Synonyms

nickel
vsNi
  • Specialized
27 4.8

A hard, silvery metal used with other metals and for coatings

is the chemical symbol that represents this element in formulas
atomic number 28
vsNi
  • Specialized
4.1

A hard silver metal used in coins and alloys that resists rust

is the written chemical symbol used instead of the numeric designation

Compounds

Ni-hard iron
  • Specialized
8.2

A strong iron with nickel added to resist wear in machine parts

Ni-resist iron
  • Specialized
8.0

A cast iron with nickel that resists heat and corrosion

Surface Forms

Ni singular
Nis plural

Etymology

Ni comes from the name nickel, which itself comes from an old German word Kupfernickel that meant 'false copper' or 'copper demon' because miners found rocks that looked like copper but would not give copper. So, think of a little 'copper demon' hiding a hard, silvery metal to remember that Ni is the symbol for the metal nickel used in coins and strong alloys.