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Is nickel a pure metal

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No, because steel is a mixture.

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Nickel is an element, chemical symbol Ni, chemical element Z = 28, a silvery-white metal, a ferromagnetic metal [you can make magnets with it]. All by itself. Nickel is not a mixture of anything.

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Nickel is a chemical element.

The US 5-cent coin is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

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Yes. Nickel is an element, atomic number 28, symbol Ni.

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