Chromium Metal Sheet
It is usually produced by an industrial process.
Chromium metal sheet. Aluminothermic production of high purity chromium metal accounts for over 95 of chromium metal produced today. Cr ion forms many coordination compounds. Ultra high purity and high purity forms also include metal powder submicron powder and nanoscale targets for thin film deposition and pellets for chemical. Imported 430 000 metric tons of chromium primarily from south africa kazakhstan russia and china.
Chromium metal is added to alloy steel to increase. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with fast free shipping on many items. Safety data sheet section 1 identification material name. Aluminum chromium is one of numerous metal alloys sold by american elements under the trade name ae alloys generally immediately available in most volumes ae alloys are available as bar ingot ribbon wire shot sheet and foil.
Hexavalent chromium cr vi is one of the valence states 6 of the element chromium. Chromium chromium is hard brittle semi gray metal. The most common source of chromium is chromite ore fecr 2 o 4. Participants can trade one of a number of metals using futures options tapos monthly average futures and lmeminis.
Chromium is a steel gray lustrous hard metal extracted from chromite ores. Compounds have strong and varied colors. Chromium is valued for its high corrosion resistance and. In addition it targets the respiratory system kidneys liver skin and eyes.
In addition the u s. Chromium is the main additive in stainless steel to which it adds anti corrosive properties chromium is also highly valued as a metal that is able to be highly polished while resisting tarnishing. 408 259 7337 emergency number for chemtrec assistance call. Chromium is the hardest metal element in the periodic table and the only element that exhibits antiferromagnetic ordering at room temperature above which it tranforms into a paramagnetic solid.
Production of chromium was estimated at 160 000 metric tons coming almost entirely from recycling stainless steel scraps. The london metal exchange is the trading and price formation venue of choice for industrial metals globally. Chromium is a chemical element with the symbol cr and atomic number 24. Aci alloys inc 1458 seareel place san jose ca 95131 for information call.
The first step in this process requires that the chromite ore is roasted with soda and lime in the air at 2000 f 1000 c which creates a sodium chromate containing calcine it can be leached away from the waste material and then reduced and precipitated as chromic oxide cr 2 o 3.