Atomic Number | 24 |
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Atomic Weight | 51.9961 |
Mass Number | 52 |
Group | 6 |
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Period | 4 |
Block | d |
Protons | 24 p+ |
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Neutrons | 28 n0 |
Electrons | 24 e- |
Atomic Radius | 140 pm
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Molar Volume | 7.23 cm³/mol
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Covalent Radius | 122 pm
|
Metallic Radius | 119 pm
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Ionic Radius | 73 pm
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Crystal Radius | 87 pm
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Van der Waals Radius | 206 pm
|
Density | 7.15 g/cm³
|
Energy | |
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Proton Affinity | 791.3 kJ/mol
|
Electron Affinity | 0.666 eV/particle
|
Ionization Energy | 6.76651 eV/particle
|
Heat of Vaporization | 342 kJ/mol
|
Heat of Fusion | 21 kJ/mol
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Heat of Formation | 397.48 kJ/mol
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Electrons | |
Electron Shells | 2, 8, 13, 1 |
Valence Electrons | 1 ⓘ |
Electron Configuration | [Ar] 3d5 4s1ⓘ 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s1 |
Oxidation States | -4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Electronegativity | 1.66
|
Electrophilicity Index | 1.1319177597467263 eV/particle
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States of Matter | |
Phase | Solid |
Gas Phase | |
Boiling Point | 2,944.15 K
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Melting Point | 2,180.15 K
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Critical Pressure | |
Critical Temperature | |
Triple Point | |
Visual | |
Chromium is a Silver. Cr has a CPK of #808090, Jmol of #8a99c7, and MOLCAS GV of #8a99c7. The Appearance of Element 24 is silvery metallic. | |
Color | Silver
|
Appearance | silvery metallic |
Refractive Index | |
Thermodynamic Properties | |
Thermal Conductivity | 93.9 W/(m K)
|
Thermal Expansion | 0.0000049 1/K
|
Molar Heat Capacity | 23.35 J/(mol K)
|
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.449 J/(g⋅K)
|
Heat Capacity Ratio (Adiabatic Index) | |
Electrical Properties | |
Type | Conductor |
Electrical Conductivity | 7.9 MS/m
|
Electrical Resistivity | 0.00000013 m Ω
|
Superconducting Point | |
Magnetism | |
Type | antiferromagnetic |
Magnetic Susceptibility (Mass) | 0.0000000445 m³/Kg
|
Magnetic Susceptibility (Molar) | 0.000000002314 m³/mol
|
Magnetic Susceptibility (Volume) | 0.0003177
|
Magnetic Ordering | |
Curie Point | |
Neel Point | 393 K
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Structure | |
The Crystal Structure of Chromium is BCC. The lattice constant of Cr is 2.88 Å. The lattice angles of Element 24 are π/2, π/2, π/2. | |
Crystal Structure | Body Centered Cubic (BCC) |
Lattice Constant | 2.88 Å
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Lattice Angles | π/2, π/2, π/2 |
Mechanical Properties | |
Chromium has a Brinell of 1120 MPa, Mohs hardness of 8.5 MPa, and Vickers of 1060 MPa. The Bulk Modulus of Cr is 160 GPa. The Shear Modulus of Element 24 is 115 GPa. The Young Modulus of Chromium (Cr) is 279 GPa. The Poisson Ratio of Chromium is 0.21. The Speed of Sound of Cr is 5940 m/s. | |
Hardness | 8.5 MPa
|
Bulk Modulus | 160 GPa
|
Shear Modulus | 115 GPa
|
Young's Modulus | 279 GPa
|
Poisson Ratio | 0.21
|
Speed of Sound | 5,940 m/s
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Classification | |
The CAS Group of Chromium is VIA. The IUPAC Group of Cr is VIB. The Glawe Number of Element 24 is 55. The Mendeleev Number of Chromium (Cr) is 51. The Pettifor Number of Chromium is 57. The Geochemical Class of Cr is first series transition metal. The Goldschmidt Class of Element 24 is litophile. | |
Category | Transition metals, Transition metals |
CAS Group | VIA |
IUPAC Group | VIB |
Glawe Number | 55 |
Mendeleev Number | 51 |
Pettifor Number | 57 |
Geochemical Class | first series transition metal |
Goldschmidt Class | litophile |
The Gas Basicity of Chromium is 768.4 kJ/mol. The Dipole Polarizability of Cr is 83 plus or minus 12 a₀. Element 24 has a C6 Dispersion Coefficient (CD) of 602 a₀, and C6 Dispersion Coefficient (GB) of 709 a₀. The Allotropes of Chromium (Cr) is . The Neutron Cross Section of Chromium is 3.1. The Neutron Mass Absorption of Cr is 0.0021. The Quantum Numbers of Element 24 is 7S3. The Space Group of Chromium (Cr) is 229 (Im_3m).
Stable Isotopes | 3 |
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Unstable Isotopes | 27 |
Natural Isotopes | 4 |
Mass Number | 41 |
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Neutron Number | 17 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | |
Spin | 3/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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p (proton emission) |
Mass Number | 42 |
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Neutron Number | 18 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 13.3 ± 1 ms
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1996 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
β+ p (β+-delayed proton emission) | 94.4% |
2p (2-proton emission) |
Mass Number | 43 |
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Neutron Number | 19 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 21.1 ± 0.3 ms
|
Spin | 3/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1992 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
β+ p (β+-delayed proton emission) | 79.3% |
2p (2-proton emission) | 11.6% |
3p | 0.13% |
β+α (β+-delayed α emission) |
Mass Number | 44 |
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Neutron Number | 20 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 42.8 ± 0.6 ms
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1987 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
β+ p (β+-delayed proton emission) | 12% |
Mass Number | 45 |
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Neutron Number | 21 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 60.9 ± 0.4 ms
|
Spin | 7/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1974 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
β+ p (β+-delayed proton emission) | 34.4% |
Mass Number | 46 |
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Neutron Number | 22 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 224.3 ± 1.3 ms
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1972 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
Mass Number | 47 |
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Neutron Number | 23 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 461.6 ± 1.5 ms
|
Spin | 3/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1972 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
Mass Number | 48 |
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Neutron Number | 24 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 21.56 ± 0.03 h
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1952 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
Mass Number | 49 |
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Neutron Number | 25 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0.1904 ± 0.0012
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 42.3 ± 0.1 m
|
Spin | 5/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1942 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β+ (β+ decay; β+ = ϵ + e+) | 100% |
Mass Number | 50 |
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Neutron Number | 26 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | 4.345 ± 0.013
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Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | |
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1930 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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2β+ (double β+ decay) |
Mass Number | 51 |
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Neutron Number | 27 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0.26685714285714 ± 0.0014285714285714
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Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 27.7015 ± 0.0011 d
|
Spin | 7/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1940 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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ϵ (electron capture) | 100% |
Mass Number | 52 |
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Neutron Number | 28 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | 83.789 ± 0.018
|
Radioactivity | Stable |
Half Life | Not Radioactive ☢️ |
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1923 |
Parity | + |
Mass Number | 53 |
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Neutron Number | 29 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | 9.501 ± 0.017
|
Radioactivity | Stable |
Half Life | Not Radioactive ☢️ |
Spin | 3/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | -0.15 ± 0.05
|
Discovery Year | 1930 |
Parity | - |
Mass Number | 54 |
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Neutron Number | 30 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | 2.365 ± 0.007
|
Radioactivity | Stable |
Half Life | Not Radioactive ☢️ |
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1930 |
Parity | + |
Mass Number | 55 |
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Neutron Number | 31 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 3.497 ± 0.003 m
|
Spin | 3/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1952 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
Mass Number | 56 |
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Neutron Number | 32 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 5.94 ± 0.1 m
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1960 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
Mass Number | 57 |
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Neutron Number | 33 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 21.1 ± 1 s
|
Spin | 3/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1978 |
Parity |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
Mass Number | 58 |
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Neutron Number | 34 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 7 ± 0.3 s
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1980 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
Mass Number | 59 |
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Neutron Number | 35 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 1,050 ± 90 ms
|
Spin | 1/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1980 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
Mass Number | 60 |
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Neutron Number | 36 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 490 ± 10 ms
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1980 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 61 |
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Neutron Number | 37 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 243 ± 9 ms
|
Spin | 5/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 1985 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 62 |
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Neutron Number | 38 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 206 ± 12 ms
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1985 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 63 |
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Neutron Number | 39 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 129 ± 2 ms
|
Spin | 1/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1992 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 64 |
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Neutron Number | 40 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 43 ± 1 ms
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1992 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | 100% |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 65 |
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Neutron Number | 41 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 27.5 ± 2.1 ms
|
Spin | 1/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1997 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
---|---|
β− (β− decay) | 100% |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) | |
2n (2-neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 66 |
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Neutron Number | 42 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | 23.8 ± 1.8 ms
|
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1997 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
---|---|
β− (β− decay) | 100% |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) | |
2n (2-neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 67 |
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Neutron Number | 43 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | |
Spin | 1/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 1997 |
Parity | - |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
---|---|
β− (β− decay) | |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) | |
2n (2-neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 68 |
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Neutron Number | 44 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | |
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 2009 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
---|---|
β− (β− decay) | |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) | |
2n (2-neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 69 |
---|---|
Neutron Number | 45 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | |
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | |
Spin | 7/2 |
Quadrupole Moment | |
Discovery Year | 2013 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
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β− (β− decay) | |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) | |
2n (2-neutron emission) |
Mass Number | 70 |
---|---|
Neutron Number | 46 |
Relative Atomic Mass | |
G-Factor | 0
|
Abundance | |
Radioactivity | ☢️ Radioactive |
Half Life | |
Spin | 0 |
Quadrupole Moment | 0
|
Discovery Year | 2013 |
Parity | + |
Decay Mode | Intensity |
---|---|
β− (β− decay) | |
β− n (β−-delayed neutron emission) | |
2n (2-neutron emission) |
In 1797, Louis Nicolas Vauquelin received samples of crocoite ore. In 1798, Vauquelin discovered that he could isolate metallic chromium by heating the oxide in a charcoal oven, making him the discoverer of the element. Vauquelin was also able to detect traces of chromium in precious gemstones, such as ruby or emerald. From the Greek word chroma, color
Discoverers | Louis Vauquelin |
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Discovery Location | France |
Discovery Year | 1797 |
Etymology (Name Origin) | Greek: chrôma (color). |
Pronunciation | KROH-mi-em (English) |
Chromite [Fe,Mg(CrO4)] is its most important mineral. Produced commercially by heating its ore in the presence of silicon or aluminium.
Abundance | |
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Abundance in Earth's crust | 102 mg/kg
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Natural Abundance (Oceans) | 0.0003 mg/L
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Natural Abundance (Human Body) | 0.000003 %
|
Natural Abundance (Meteor) | 0.3 %
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Natural Abundance (Sun) | 0.002 %
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Abundance in Universe | 0.0015 %
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1 | s | 0.5862 |
2 | p | 3.9248 |
2 | s | 7.0162 |
3 | d | 14.2434 |
3 | p | 12.534 |
3 | s | 11.6322 |
4 | s | 18.8668 |