Description

• Chromium is a metal used to induce hardness, toughness, and chemical resistance in steel. The alloy produced is known as "stainless steel."
•  When alloyed with iron and nickel, it produces an alloy known as "nichrome" which is resistant to high temperatures and used to make heating units, ovens, and other appliances.
• Thin coatings of chromium alloys are used as plating on auto parts, appliances, and other products. These are given the name "chrome plated." It is also used to make super alloys that can perform well in the hot, corrosive, and high-stress environment of jet engines.
• Chromium is an important pigment in many types of paint, ink, dye, and cosmetics.