American Elements specializes in producing high purity uniform shaped Nickel Pellets with the highest possible densityand smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes including Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Metallic-Organic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD). Our standard Pellet sizes range from 1/8" x 1/8" to 1/4" x 1/4" and 3 mm diameter. We can also provide Pellets outside this range for ultra high puritythin film applications, such as fuel cells and solar energy layers. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes nanoparticles. See safety data and research below and pricing/lead time above. We also produce Nickel as rod, ingot, powder, pieces, disc, granules, wire, and in compound forms, such as oxide. Other shapes are available by request.
Nickel is a Block D, Group 4, Period 4 element. The number of electrons in each of Nickel's shells is 2, 8, 16, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Ar]3d8 4s2. In its elemental form nickel's CAS number is 7440-02-0. Nickel is sometimes found free in nature but is more commonly found in ores. The nickel atom has a radius of 149.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 163.pm. Nickel and its compounds are considered to be carcinogenic. Nickel carbonyl is a very toxic gas. It is extensively alloyed with iron, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten and other metals produce stainless and other anti-corrosive steel and other corrosion-resistant alloys. It is highly electronically conductive and has many applications as a result. It is the basis of the nickel hydride battery. Most recently, its conductive properties have made it an ideal component for ceramic anode formulations used in oxygen generation and solid oxide fuel cell applications. Catalytic nickel is used to hydrogenate vegetable oils. Nickel additions to glass and ceramic glazes impart a bright green. It is also used in pigments for this purpose. Nickel information, including Technical Data, Safety Data and its high purity properties, research, applications and other useful facts are discussed below. Scientific facts such as the atomic structure, ionization energy, abundance on Earth, conductivity and thermal properties are included. Nickel was first discovered by Alex Constedt in 1751. The name originates from the German word 'kupfernickel' which means false copper from the illusory copper color of the ore. See Nickel research below.
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS FOR BULK & RESEARCH QUANTITIES
Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Bullion and bar forms are best if purchasing solely for physical possession and risk exposure.
The Role of a Bilayer Interfacial Phase on Liquid Metal Embrittlement.
Luo J, Cheng H, Asl KM, Kiely CJ, Harmer MP.
Science. 2011 Sep 23;333(6050):1730-1733.
PMID:
21940889
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Wettability of carbon nanofiber layers on nickel foils.
Pacheco Benito S, Lefferts L.
J Colloid Interface Sci. 2011 Aug 26. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21939980
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
The Function of UreB in Klebsiella aerogenes Urease.
Carter EL, Boer JL, Farrugia MA, Flugga N, Towns CL, Hausinger RP.
Biochemistry. 2011 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21939280
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study on Redox-Active d(8) Metal Dithione-Dithiolato Complexes Showing Molecular Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Activity.
Pilia L, Espa D, Barsella A, Fort A, Makedonas C, Marchio` L, Mercuri ML, Serpe A, Mitsopoulou CA, Deplano P.
Inorg Chem. 2011 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21939192
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
[Heterogeneity of epidermal cells in relation to nickel accumulation in Alyssum hyperaccumulators].
[No authors listed]
Tsitologiia. 2011;53(7):572-9. Russian.
PMID:
21938929
[PubMed - in process]
Homocysteine metabolism in peripheral blood mononuclear cells: evidence for cystathionine beta-synthase activity in resting state.
Katko M, Zavaczki E, Jeney V, Paragh G, Balla J, Varga Z.
Amino Acids. 2011 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21938399
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Microscopic computerized tomographic evaluation of root canal transportation prepared with twisted or ground nickel-titanium rotary instruments.
Freire LG, Gavini G, Branco-Barletta F, Sanches-Cunha R, Dos Santos M.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2011 Sep 19. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21937249
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Site-specific immobilization of a (His)6-tagged acetylcholinesterase on nickel nanoparticles for highly sensitive toxicity biosensors.
Ganesana M, Istarnboulie G, Marty JL, Noguer T, Andreescu S.
Biosens Bioelectron. 2011 Aug 25. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21937214
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Accumulation of Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn in the halophyte plant Atriplex grown on polluted soil.
Kachout SS, Mansoura AB, Mechergui R, Leclerc JC, Rejeb MN, Ouerghi Z.
J Sci Food Agric. 2011 Sep 20. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.4581. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21935956
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Nickel-catalyzed Negishi cross-couplings of 6-chloropurines with organozinc halides at room temperature.
Wang DC, Niu HY, Qu GR, Liang L, Wei XJ, Zhang Y, Guo HM.
Org Biomol Chem. 2011 Sep 20. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21935566
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Dipeptide-Based Models of Nickel Superoxide Dismutase: Solvent Effects Highlight a Critical Role to Ni-S Bonding and Active Site Stabilization.
Gale EM, Cowart DM, Scott RA, Harrop TC.
Inorg Chem. 2011 Sep 20. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21932766
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
A Serendipitous Discovery: Nickel Catalyst for the Cycloaddition of Diynes with Unactivated Nitriles.
Kumar P, Prescher S, Louie J.
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2011 Sep 20. doi: 10.1002/anie.201104475. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
PMID:
21932226
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Differential regulation of serine acetyltransferase is involved in nickel hyperaccumulation in thlaspi goesingense.
Na G, Salt DE.
J Biol Chem. 2011 Sep 19. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21930704
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Recovery of nickel from spent NiO/Al2O3 catalyst through sulfuric acid leaching, precipitation and solvent extraction.
Nazemi MK, Rashchi F.
Waste Manag Res. 2011 Sep 18. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21930525
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
New thermodynamic data for CoTiO3, NiTiO3 and CoCO3 based on low-temperature calorimetric measurements.
Klemme S, Hermes W, Eul M, Wijbrans CH, Rohrbach A, Pottgen R.
Chem Cent J. 2011 Sep 19;5(1):54. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21929780
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient with Severe Nickel Allergy.
Lusini M, Barbato R, Spadaccio C, Chello M.
J Card Surg. 2011 Sep 19. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2011.01320.x. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21929741
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Nickel skin levels in different occupations and an estimate of the threshold for reacting to a single open application of nickel in nickel-allergic subjects.
Gawkrodger DJ, McLeod CW, Dobson K.
Br J Dermatol. 2011 Sep 20. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10644.x. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21929529
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
A current global view of environmental and occupational cancers.
Yang M.
J Environ Sci Health C Environ Carcinog Ecotoxicol Rev. 2011 Jul;29(3):223-49.
PMID:
21929381
[PubMed - in process]
Differential biochemical response of rat kidney towards low and high doses of NiCl(2) as revealed by NMR spectroscopy.
Tyagi R, Rana P, Gupta M, Khan AR, Bhatnagar D, Bhalla PJ, Chaturvedi S, Tripathi RP, Khushu S.
J Appl Toxicol. 2011 Sep 16. doi: 10.1002/jat.1730. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21928331
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Influence of Operational Parameters and Low Nickel Concentrations on Partial Nitrification in a Submerged Biofilter.
Aslan S, Gurbuz B.
Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2011 Sep 17. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
21927858
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
and smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes including Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Metallic-Organic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD). Our standard Pellet sizes range from 1/8" x 1/8" to 1/4" x 1/4" and 3 mm diameter. We can also provide Pellets outside this range for ultra high purity thin film applications, such as fuel cells and solar energy layers. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes nanoparticles. See safety data and research below and pricing/lead time above. We also produce Nickel as rod, ingot, powder, pieces, disc, granules, wire, and in compound forms, such as oxide. Other shapes are available by request.
Nickel is a Block D, Group 4, Period 4 element. The number of electrons in each of Nickel's shells is 2, 8, 16, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Ar]3d8 4s2. In its elemental form nickel's CAS number is 7440-02-0. Nickel is sometimes found free in nature but is more commonly found in ores. The nickel atom has a radius of 149.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 163.pm. Nickel and its compounds are considered to be carcinogenic. Nickel carbonyl is a very toxic gas. It is extensively alloyed with iron, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten and other metals produce stainless and other anti-corrosive steel and other corrosion-resistant alloys. It is highly electronically conductive and has many applications as a result. It is the basis of the nickel hydride battery. Most recently, its 
conductive properties have 
made it an ideal component for ceramic anode formulations used in oxygen generation and solid oxide fuel cell applications. Catalytic nickel is used to hydrogenate vegetable oils. Nickel additions to glass and ceramic glazes impart a bright green. It is also used in pigments for this purpose. Nickel information, including Technical Data, Safety Data and its high purity properties, research, applications and other useful facts are discussed below. Scientific facts such as the atomic structure, ionization energy, abundance on Earth, conductivity and thermal properties are included. Nickel was first discovered by Alex Constedt in 1751. The name originates from the German word 'kupfernickel' which means false copper from the illusory copper color of the ore. See Nickel research below.
