Ni(alpha)

Formula : Ni

Family: 
Space group: 
Isometric - Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m
Dana class: 
1.1.11.5 (1) Native Elements (1.1) with metallic elements other than the platinum group (1.1.11) Iron-Nickel group
High temperature: 
In the low-temperature deposits native nickel is associated with sulfides. It needs a reduced environment.
Geological context: 
In serpentinized ultramafic rocks as a result of low-temperature hydrothermal activity.

Dernière mise à jour le 25.01.2021

THERMODYNAMICS

Reaction properties

Ni(alpha) + 0.5O2 + 2H+ ⇌ Ni+2 + H2O

298.15 K, 1 bar log10K: 50.94 ΔH°r:-339263 J·mol-1 (Ref.: By convention)
T(°C) 0 25 60 100 150 200 250 300
log10K 56.36 50.94 44.67 38.89 33.13 28.51 24.68 21.39