Nickel, long used as an alloying element in thousands of alloys, is produced by a wide range of companies worldwide. It has an excellent track record for providing corrosion resistance, high strength at high temperatures, and aesthetic beauty in a wide range of applications. Nickel alloys are used today to provide cleaner and safer transportation, clean food and water, reduced emissions to air and water, more durable products, clean and renewable energy, and efficient shipping and communications. It has become known as an "enviro-metal."