NCIt definition : A green to black colored, inorganic compound that turns yellow and produces toxic
gases upon heating. Nickel monoxide is used in the electronics, ceramics, steel and
alloy industries. Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and
asthma-like allergies and damages the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological
system. Nickel monoxide is a known carcinogen and is associated with an increased
risk of developing lung and nasal cancers. (NCI05);