NCIt definition : A colorless, volatile and highly flammable, liquid inorganic compound with a characteristic,
musty odor that emits toxic carbon monoxide fumes upon heating. Nickel carbonyl is
primarily used for nickel coatings and to manufacture high-purity nickel powder. Exposure
to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies and
affects the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system. Nickel
carbonyl is a known carcinogen and is associated with an increased risk of developing
lung and nasal cancers. (NCI05);