Chromium

=Chromium = = ﻿ =

Classification: Metal
==== Chromium belongs to the transition metal family. The name comes from teh Greek word for color, chroma. Chromium was discovered by Louis-Nicholas Vauquelin in 1797. Chromium can be polished to form a very shiny surface and is a protective and attractive covering. Chromium forms many colorful compounds like chrome yellow and chrome green. It is resistant to tarnish and corrosion and found primarily in chromite. Chromium is used in the production of stainless steels, decorative platings, and as a pigment in glass. It is a good conductor of electricity and heat. It also is malleable and ductile. ====