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The following equation represents a method of purification of nickel:

Ni (impure)+4CO320KNi(CO)4420KNi (pure)+4CO\text{Ni (impure)} + 4\text{CO} \xrightarrow{320\,\text{K}} \text{Ni(CO)}_4 \xrightarrow{420\,\text{K}} \text{Ni (pure)} + 4\text{CO}

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