2006-12-17 19:57:12 · 8 answers · asked by chouchou.1982 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Nickel is the third largest component in ordinary austenitic stainless steel, like that used in kitchen sinks and cookware. Its about 18% chromium and 8% nickel with the balance being primarily iron.
2006-12-18 02:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Pretzels 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes stainless steel is available in many alloys. All contain some nickel (up to 8%). Worn next to the skin (eg a watch), enough nickel ions are released to trigger allergy in hypersensitive individuals.
2006-12-18 04:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by peter c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steel is an allow formed by combining Iron with various additives such as Nickel, vanadium, cadmium etc. If you are talking of Galvanised iron, then yes... there is a thin layer of nickel on outside surface to protect it from rusting.
2006-12-21 14:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by apollo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic stainless steel has chromium as its primary additive. However there are several stainless steel alloys that contain nickel (molybdenum and vanadium are also possible additives).
2006-12-17 20:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course. But this is elemental nickel and will not leach into your food, not even acidic food. Nickel is deliberately added when manufacturing steel.
2006-12-18 02:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, nikel is used in the process of making stainless steel. It helps form the extremely thin barrier around the base metal that resists oxydization (rusting)
2006-12-17 20:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by David S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Steel is an alloy. Alloy is a mixture composed of two or more elements , at least ONE of which is a METAL!!! Stainless Steel: Fe ----> 80.6% (iron) Cr -----> 18.0% ( chromium) C -----> 0.4% ( carbon) Ni------ > 1.0% ( nickel)
2016-05-23 03:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, I guess.
2006-12-17 19:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Svati 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋