CHROMIUM

Chromium

Chromium is a chemical element which has the symbol Cr and atomic number 24. It is the first element in Group 6. It is a steely-gray, lustrous, hard and brittle metal which takes a high polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point. The name of the element is derived from the Greek word "chrōma", meaning colour, because many of its compounds are intensely coloured.

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chromium

Noun

  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24.


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