Nickel

Nickel is a silvery white metal. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Nickel was discovered in 1751 by Axel Crodtedt in sweden.

Nickel is mixed with other metals to make alloys such as stainless steel, which is rust resistant. It may be used to coat other metals to protect them. Metal coins contain nickel. Nickel is used to make green glass.