Chromium Chips (Cr, Purity: 99.9%, APS:1-5mm)

Chromium Chips

Chromium chips, which are small pieces of chromium metal, are utilized in various industrial, scientific, and manufacturing applications due to chromium’s unique properties, including its hardness, corrosion resistance, and ability to form durable alloys.

 Alloy Production

Stainless Steel: Chromium is a key component in the production of stainless steel, which contains about 10-20% chromium. Stainless steel’s corrosion resistance and strength are largely due to the chromium content. Chromium chips are used to produce these alloys.

Tool Steels: Chromium is added to tool steels to enhance their hardness, wear resistance, and toughness.

High-Performance Alloys: Chromium chips are used in the production of various high-performance alloys, including those used in aerospace and automotive applications. These alloys benefit from chromium’s properties, such as improved strength and resistance to oxidation.

Plating and Coating

Chromium Plating: Chromium chips are used to produce chromium plating for various industrial and consumer applications. Chromium plating is applied to improve the surface hardness, wear resistance, and appearance of metal parts, including automotive components, appliances, and hardware.

Protective Coatings: Chromium is used to apply protective coatings on various surfaces to enhance their resistance to corrosion, wear, and tarnishing.

Catalysts

Chemical Catalysis: Chromium compounds, such as chromium oxides, are used as catalysts in various chemical reactions. Chromium-based catalysts are employed in processes such as petroleum refining and the production of chemicals and polymers.

Pigments and Dyes

Pigment Production: Chromium compounds derived from chromium chips are used to produce pigments for paints, coatings, and ceramics. Chromium-based pigments, such as chromium oxide green and chromium yellow, are valued for their stability and vibrant colors.

Refractories

High-Temperature Applications: Chromium is used in the production of refractory materials, which are designed to withstand high temperatures. Chromium-containing refractories are used in furnaces, kilns, and other high-temperature industrial processes.

 Leather Tanning

Tanning Agents: Chromium salts, particularly chromium(III) salts, are used in the leather tanning process. They help to stabilize the leather and improve its durability and resistance to water and heat.