Nickel-63 Poisoning

Nickel (Ni) is a silverly metal used in the manufacturing of batteries and coins. Nickel-63 is an artificial product of Nickel-62, one of the original 5 nickel isotops.

Chemical Properties

Nickel-63 is produced artificially through the capture of enriched Nickel-62 neutrons.

Nickel-63 emits beta particles with a maximum range of 5 cm in the air. These particles have a half-life of 100.1 years.

Uses

Fireproof capacity:

  • Plating other metals 
  • Appliances 

As an ingredient in:

  • Armour Plating 
  • Boat propeller shafts 
  • Batteries 
  • Coins 
  • Green Glass 
  • Hydrogenating vegetable oils 
  • Metal alloys  
  • Turbine blades 

Toxicity 

Exposure to large doses of nickel compounds may have toxic effects over the immune, reproductive, and developmental systems. Nickel may also affect the brain and internal organs, causing cancers and other severe conditions.