Question

What is Chromium?



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Answer 1

Chromium is a mineral. It is called an "essential trace element" because very small amounts of chromium are necessary for human health. There are two forms of chromium. Trivalent chromium is found in foods and supplements and is safe for humans. ... Chromium is used for chromium deficiency.

Answer 2

• Chromium is a chemical element with the symbol Cr and atomic number 24.
• It is the first element in group 6. It is a steely-grey, lustrous, hard, and brittle transition metal.
•  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.
• Polished chromium reflects almost 70% of the visible spectrum, and almost 90% of infrared light.
• The name of the element is derived from the Greek word chrōma, meaning color, because many chromium compounds are intensely colored.