Merdeka.com – As is known, in ancient times metal was used to make various kinds of equipment. Equipment made of metal is stronger and more durable than equipment previously made of wood. In this way, it can be said that metal is one of the forms of advanced human-made technological developments.
Nickel is a metal material that is often used to make various tools. Compared to other types of metal, nickel is considered more elastic. That way, nickel will be easier to form into various forms. Even though it is flexible, nickel still has tough and strong properties.
No wonder there are several benefits of nickel that are useful for everyday life. In this case, nickel is a metal material that is widely used in the manufacture of various industrial products. Starting from the automotive industry, electronics, to use in the military, aerospace and marine fields.
Various products that use nickel, of course, have their own advantages. It is known, nickel is a metal material that is corrosion resistant so it can prevent the process of forming a surface layer due to contact with air. In addition, nickel also has good heat and electricity conductivity. Not infrequently, nickel is combined with several other materials or elements to get more benefits and advantages.
Reporting from the Azchemistry website, here we summarize some of the benefits of nickel in everyday life that need to be known.
Automotive
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The first benefits of nickel in everyday life are used in the automotive sector. In this case, nickel is used as a material for making vehicles. The nickel used to make these vehicles is usually stainless steel. This is one of the advantages of nickel because it has strong resistance and is not susceptible to corrosion. In addition, steel containing nickel can also absorb energy from various impacts.
Apart from being used as a vehicle for making vehicles, nickel is also used as a coating for automobiles. In addition, this nickel content can also be used to make high-power electric car batteries. In addition, nickel can be combined with foam to produce the ability to reduce carbon monoxide which is bad for the environment.
Architecture and Construction
The benefits of nickel in everyday life are related to the fields of architecture and construction. Nickel is a metal that has been used for a long time to make buildings with long durability. This can be seen from the Empire States Building which has lasted more than 50 years.
Nickel-containing stainless steel has an important role in the construction sector. Its heat-resistant nature makes buildings using stainless steel not flammable. Likewise, nickel’s anti-corrosion properties make the building durable and not easily collapse for years.
Military, Aerospace and Maritime Affairs
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The military, aerospace and marine fields also benefit from nickel metal. The benefits of nickel in this field are often used to produce weapons as well as as an additional material for making armor. Nickel is also used to make sturdy and strong steel plates for war purposes or other military activities.
Apart from the military field, nickel has also begun to be used in the aerospace industry. In this case, NASA uses nickel on the surface of the Lunar Module to protect the entire spacecraft from the sun’s heat. In addition, nickel is also used to make marine vehicles that can cross the high seas with a strong and strong because of its anti-corrosion properties.
Electronic
The next benefit of nickel in everyday life is to make electronic equipment. Nickel’s applications in electronics vary widely, from nanotechnology to giant electronic components. This nickel component can also be found in several parts on smartphones or gadgets. Nickel is used in a special coating on compact discs as a coating. Thus nickel is one of the essential metals in the electronics industry.
Even so, there are several reports that show that some people actually experience allergies to their devices because they contain nickel. Where a person can experience a skin rash due to a nickel allergy. Although it is not fatal, the rash is quite annoying, so it needs special treatment to reduce the symptoms.
Other Products Containing Nickel
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Apart from some of the above, the latter is also often used to make coins or currency. Like in Indonesia, nickel has been used as a material for coin currency since 1950. Even nickel is still used today, as in 1,000 rupiah the latest.
Nickel is also used for plating and to give glass its green color. However, the presence of nickel in toughened glass can cause an adverse reaction. When nickel contaminants react with sulfur in molten glass, the nickel sulfide will form crystals and then cause cracks in the hairline.
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