First Metal Corporation

NICKEL

Nickel is Lustrous Silvery White Metal and its properties like strength, toughness, high resistance to corrosion and oxidation has made it favourite for alloy making. Most wide use of it is making stainless steel.In fact, about 65% of nickel is used to manufacture stainless steels, and 20% in other steel and non-ferrous (including "super") alloys, often for highly specialized industrial, aerospace and military applications. About 9% is used in plating and 6% in other uses including coins and a variety of nickel chemicals.Globally, the main end uses of Nickel are shown in following chart.