Refractive Index of Ni, Nickel

Nickel is a chemical element, with the chemical symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge.

For a typical sample of Ni the refractive index and extinction coefficient at 632.8 nm are 1.958 and 3.717. Below are files of complete refractive index and extinction coefficients. If the file is not available for download, you can request our proprietary file by clicking "Request".

  • Tab-delimited data file for unrestricted use
Wavelength (nm)

Refractive Index Reference - Sopra Material Database

No guarantee of accuracy - use at your own risk.