Swedish Celebrate Anniversary Of The Discovery Of Nickel

SWEDISH CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF NICKEL On Wednesday 7th November in Stockholm, Sweden plays host to an international gathering that will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the discovery of Nickel. Since Swedish chemist, Axel Cronstedt, identified and isolated this important metal in 1751, Swedish industry has become a world-leader in the development and manufacture of a wide range of special materials of which nickel is the essential ingredient. From corrosion-resisting stainless steels used throughout the chemical, petrochemical and pulp and paper industries to the exotic