Shuanglin Qu Created 2026-10-20 Updated 2026-11-05
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Chromium is the chemical element with atomic number 24 and symbol . It is a transition metal. A chromium-rich passive oxide layer helps stainless steel resist corrosion. Chromium(III) and chromium(VI) compounds have substantially different bonding, reactivity, and environmental behavior, so an oxidation state is essential when discussing a chromium compound.
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