New measurements and evaluation of database for deuteron induced reaction on Ni up to 50Â MeV

► Experimental excitation functions for activation of Ni by deuterons up to 50 MeV. ► Comparison with earlier experimental data. ► Comparison with theoretical data in the online library TENDL2011 (TALYS 1.4). ► Recommended cross sections for production of 51Cr, 52,54Mn and 55,56,57,58Co. ► Recommended cross sections for production of 56,57Ni and 61Cu.