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In nickel-plating, as mordant in dyeing and printing textiles, blackening zinc and brass, nickel and nickel carbonate catalysts, coatings, ceramics and manufacture of organic nickel salts (e.g. nickel ammonium sulfate). Nickel metal: a common hapten present in various alloys, electroplated metal, earrings, lipstick holders, watches, buttons, zippers, rings, utensils, tools, instruments, batteries, machinery parts, working solutions of metal cutting fluids, nickel plating for alloys, coins, pigments, dentures, orthopedic plates, keys, scissors, razors, spectacle frames, kitchenware etc. May produce erythema multiforme like eruptions. ABCD. ICU.