Nickel and Meteorite Testing Solution | Single 1/2 oz Bottle for Nickel Detection

Check Your Find for Nickel in Seconds

Think you may have found a meteorite? This Nickel and Meteorite Testing Solution provides a simple first step in examining a suspected find. Apply the ready-to-use solution to a cotton swab and rub the specimen. A pink-red color on the swab indicates the presence of nickel.

Nickel is found in many meteorites, but it is also found in ordinary metal objects. This test tells you whether nickel is detected; it cannot confirm that a specimen is a meteorite.

How to Use

1. Clean dirt and debris from the area you plan to test.

2. Apply two drops of solution to a fresh cotton swab.

3. Rub the specimen firmly for 15–30 seconds.

4. Check the swab for a pink-red color.

Test a small, inconspicuous area first, and follow the instructions supplied with the bottle. If your specimen tests positive and you suspect it is a meteorite, seek professional analysis for identification.

Product Details

• Single bottle of ready-to-use nickel testing solution

• Size: 1/2 oz

• Cotton swabs sold separately

• Useful for preliminary testing of suspected meteorites and other metal finds

The Nickel and Meteorite Testing Solution is designed to detect the presence of nickel. A large percentage of meteorites contain the element. The 1/2oz shatterproof bottle lets users dispense one drop at a time, and by applying 2-3 drops to a cotton swab and rubbing it on the object for 5 seconds, one can detect the presence of nickel with the swab turning pink. It is recommended to use latex gloves with the solution and to test on an inconspicuous area, due to the chance that the solution may discolor the metal. In addition, nickel in jewelry, watchbands, keys and other items can create irritation and other issues. This solution may help to determine if your find could be a meteorite, as most meteorites contain nickel. However, a positive result from this solution does not guarantee it is a meteorite.