NICKEL (metal)

Nickel is a generally abundant natural element. Pure nickel is a hard, silvery-white metal. Nickel can be combined with other metals, such as iron, copper, chromium, and zinc, to form alloys. Nickel is emitted from volcanoes. In Zimbabwe, it is marketed and sold as Nickel concentrate with the following payable elements: Nickel, Copper, Cobalt, Palladium-With varying percentages depending on the grade of the ore.

Uses: Most nickel is used to make stainless steel. Nickel compounds are used for nickel-plating, to colour ceramics, to make some batteries, and as substances known as catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions

Location: Bindura, Shangani, Beitbridge