Important Physical Properties

atomic mass: 52.00 amu state at room temperature: solid melting point: 3,465F boiling point: 4,841F density: 7.15 grams/cm3 solubility: relatively water insoluble conducts heat and electricity ductile and malleable most common charge of ions that this element forms: 2+, 3+ common oxidation numbers: 6, 3 specific heat: 0.11Btu/lbmoF 4 stable isotopes atomic radius of 128 pm crystal structure:

Chromium is a hard, lustrous, steelgray metal. It forms many colorful compounds that have industrial uses. It is obtained from chromite. It is known as an essential trace element because very small amounts are necessary for human health.

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Name: Chromium Symbol: Cr Mass: 52.00 amu

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Origin/Discovery In the mid 18th century, analysis of Siberian "red lead" (PbCrO4, crocoite) from Siberia showed that it contained quite a lot of lead, but also a further material. Discovered in 1797 by Louis-Nicholas Vauquelin, this was identified as chromium oxide. He prepared the metal itself in the following year. Sources and Abundance Chromium is mined as chromite (FeCr2O4) ore. About two-fifths of the ores and concentrates in the world are produced in South Africa, while Kazakhstan, India, Russia, and Turkey are also substantial producers. Chromium is the 21st most abundant element, as it is obtained commercially by heating the ore in the presence of aluminum or silicon. Uses Chromium is used to harden steel. It plates the steel to produce a shiny, hard surface that is resistant to corrosion. Our bodies also use chromium in small amounts for body functions, such as digestion. Chromium compounds are important as pigments and oxidizing agents. Interesting Facts Chromium salts have been used since early times in the tanning of leather. Chromium (III) is what gives natural rubies their red color. Chromium was used in the ancient times, especially by the Chinese. Important Chemical Properties It doesnt react with air or water at room temperature, but reacts directly with halogens.

element symbol: Cr atomic number: 24 atomic mass: 52.00 amu Chromium is steel-gray, lustrous, and hard with toxic compounds. It is found as chromite ore. metal group 6; series 4 transition metals: Their general properties include electrical conductivity, luster, and malleability with other metals. Most are hard solids with high melting and boiling points. electron configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d4 2 valence electrons

Chromium is possibly safe for most people, but the rest may experience skin irritation, headaches, dizziness, nausea, mood changes and impaired thinking, judgment, and coordination.
Chromium is likely to lose electrons. The most common ions are Cr+2 and

Cr+3.

reaction with fluorine to form chromium (VI) fluoride: Cr(s) + 3F2(g) CrF6(s) [yellow] reaction with dihydrochloric acid to form solutions containing the aquated ion with hydrogen gas: Cr(s) + 2HCl(aq) Cr2+(aq) + 2Cl-(aq) + H2(g) Compounds: Chromium difluoride: CrF2 Chromium sulphide: CrS Dichromium trisulphide: Cr2S3 Chromium selenide: CrSe Chromium hexacarbonyl: Cr(CO)6