How to Test for Nickel

Nickel is a metal found in nature, but for commercial use it is usually mixed with other metals. Nickel can be found in jewelry, zippers, buttons, even on money. If you or someone you know has an allergy to nickel, it may be required that you test for nickel content in certain items. Purchasing a nickel testing kit can be an easy way to locate nickel in everyday objects that may cause an allergic reaction.

Instructions

• 1

  Purchase a nickel test kit online from a trusted retailer.

• 2

  Drop some of the included premixed solution onto the end of a cotton swab. Only a few drops are necessary.

• 3

  Rub the end of the cotton swab onto the object to be tested for at least 30 seconds. If the swab turns red, nickel has been found on the test item.