Chromium granules, chemical composition
Specifications
Element: chromium (Cr)
Atomic number: 24
Atomic mass: approx. 52.00 g/mol
Melting point: approx. 1907 °C
Boiling point: approx. 2671 °C
Density: approx. 7.19 g/cm³
Appearance: silvery-gray to steel-gray
Form: granules
Chromium granules are a convenient supply form of the element chromium (Cr) and are used primarily in metallurgy and materials science. This silvery-gray metal is distinguished by high hardness as well as excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance.
Chromium is an important alloying element and is used in the production of stainless steel, heat-resistant steels, and various special alloys. The use of chromium in granule form allows the element to be added in a controlled manner during metallurgical processes and helps achieve a uniform composition in the alloy being produced.
Compared with large metal lumps, the granular form offers advantages in dosing, handling, and processing. Depending on the application, various purity grades and granule sizes are available.
Would you like to buy chromium granules? The Evek GmbH online shop offers a wide range of metals and metal products. We supply worldwide and offer various products ready for dispatch from stock.
Properties and Advantages
• High purity
• High hardness and wear resistance
• Very good corrosion resistance
• Good oxidation resistance
• High heat resistance
• Excellent as an alloying additive
• Convenient dosing thanks to the granular form
• Suitable for metallurgical processes
• Various purity grades and granule sizes available
Applications
• Production of stainless steel
• Production of special and high-performance alloys
• Metallurgy and alloying technology
• Production of heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant steels
• Powder metallurgy
• Production of engineering materials
• Research and development
• Chemical and technical industries
• Production of chromium-based materials
• Alloying additives for industrial melting processes
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