Nickel, a bright silver-colored metal with a very hard but brittle structure, has played a significant role in human history. Accounting for approximately 0.008% of the Earth's crust, the use of this valuable metal dates back to around 3500 BC. However, accurate information about it only extends to the 1st century BC due to confusion with silver.

Nickel was defined by Baron Axel Fredrik Cronstedt in 1751 and took its place among the elements. The first modern nickel production took place in Norway in 1848. Starting to be used in the steel industry in 1889, especially with the transition to stainless steel production, nickel became one of the most important metals for nickel plating and casting industries. Due to its resistance to oxidation, nickel, widely used in alloy production today (especially in superalloys), continues to increase in value.

In the future, vehicles, homes, and cities will use renewable and clean energy sources. One of the most crucial issues will be energy storage. Nickel, along with cobalt, will continue to be one of the key elements in the development of battery technology, especially with the increasing prominence of electric cars. In this context, our contribution to Turkey's most important projects, such as the 'Domestic Automobile Project,' enhances our excitement to advance our business.

Uses of Nickel

• Computers and mobile phones
• Aircraft manufacturing materials
• Electric vehicle batteries
• Wind turbines
• Electronic device batteries
• Electronics industry
• Health equipment, livestock equipment, food industry, kitchenware, and construction sector
• Eyeglass frames and stents