Nickel

Nickel

Nickel is commonly used by the electroplating industry in processes utilizing stainless steel, cobalt, or nickel alloys. By using nickel in certain alloys, manufacturers can achieve a product that is highly resistant to chemical stress and exhibits a longer lifespan. Nickel is an essential trace element that is essential for biological processes in livestock health and production. Nickel is also used in batteries, fuel cells, and hydrogenation of vegetable oils in the food industry. Nickel can be measured photometrically with reagents. Photometric analysis is based on the Beer-Lambert principle of absorbance in which the intensity of the color produced is proportional to the concentration of nickel in the sample. Photometric analysis products include handheld colorimeters, portable and benchtop photometers, and spectrophotometers. Titration methods are also available to measure nickel using a copper ISE and copper EDTA.