Nickel Density

The mean density of nickel is 8,908 kg/m³.

Nickel is a chemical element with the symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white, lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel belongs to the transition metals group in the periodic table and is closely related to iron and cobalt.

Nickel is a relatively rare element in the Earth's crust but is found in various minerals and ores, often in combination with sulfur and iron. It is primarily obtained through mining and extraction processes.

One of the most common uses of nickel is in the production of stainless steel. Nickel adds strength, corrosion resistance, and luster to stainless steel, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including kitchen appliances, cutlery, surgical instruments, and industrial equipment.

Nickel is also used in various alloys, including nickel-based superalloys, which are used in aerospace, gas turbines, and other high-temperature applications. Additionally, nickel is used in electroplating to provide a decorative and protective coating on metals and in rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries.

In addition to its industrial uses, nickel has some applications in coinage, particularly in alloying with copper to produce coins with a distinctive appearance and properties. However, due to its potential health hazards, nickel exposure is regulated in many countries, particularly in consumer products like jewelry and food packaging.

Metals are materials characterized by its physical and chemical properties, primarily its ability to conduct electricity and heat, its luster or shine when polished, its malleability (ability to be hammered or pressed into shapes), and its ductility (ability to be drawn into wires). Metals typically have a crystalline structure and are found naturally in solid form (with the exception of mercury, which is a liquid at room temperature).

Metals make up a large portion of the periodic table of elements, with examples including iron, copper, gold, silver, aluminum, and titanium, among many others. Metals are essential in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, electronics, transportation, and energy production due to their unique properties and versatility.

Metals are generally dense materials. Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. Metals tend to have high densities because their atoms are closely packed together in a crystalline structure. This close packing of atoms contributes to their characteristic properties such as strength, malleability, and conductivity.

However, it's important to note that the density of metals can vary widely depending on factors such as their elemental composition, crystal structure, and any impurities present. For example, some metals like lead and platinum are denser than others like aluminum or magnesium.

The Weight of Metal Calculator contains functions and data to compute the weight (mass) of metal objects based on their size, shape and the density of the metal.  The Weight of Metal functions are:

• Cylinder Weight: Computes the weight (mass) of a cylinder based on the radius, length (height) and density of metal.
• Sphere Mass: Computes the mass (weight) of a sphere based on the radius and density of metal.
• Hemisphere Mass: Computes the mass (weight) of a hemisphere based on the radius and density of metal.
• Weight of Metal Bars: Computes the mass (weight) of a number of metal flats or metal bars based on the dimensions and density of metal.
• Weight of Metal Rods: Computes the mass (weight) of a number of metal rods based on the dimensions and density of metal.

For the mean densities of other substances click HERE.

Weight or Mass of IRON Calculators: Use the mean density of iron (7,847 kg/m³) Iron Shaped Objects in any of the following formulas to compute the approximate mass or weight of the object made of iron based on its shape and dimensions.

• To compute the weight or mass of ANY VOLUME of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a CUBE made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a BOX made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a PYRAMID made this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a PYRAMID SEGMENT made this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a CONE made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a CONE SEGMENT made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a CYLINDER made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a SPHERE made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a SPHERE SEGMENT made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a SPHERE CAP made of this material, CLLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a ELLIPSOID made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a PRISM made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a CAPSULE made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a TORUS made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a RING made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the weight or mass of a BOTTLE made of this material, CLICK HERE.
• To compute the time or cost to produce or consume a volume of material, see the Material Production Calculator.
• To compare the different prices in different volumes and different currencies, see the Material Purchasing Calculator.
• For the mean density of many substances, CLICK HERE.