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Chromium Flake

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

Characteristics: Hard brittle semi-gray metal. Compounds have strong and varied colors. Cr ion forms many coordination compounds. Exists in active and passive forms the latter giving rise to its corrosion resistance due to a thin surface oxide layer that passivates the metal when treated with oxidizing agents. Active form reacts readily with dilute acids to form chromous salts. Soluble in acids (except nitric) and strong alkalies; insoluble in water.

Derivation: From chromite (q.v.) by direct reduction (ferrochrome); by reducing the oxide with finely divided aluminum or carbon; and by electrolysis of chromium solutions.

Hazard: Hexavalent chromium compounds have an irritating and corrosive effect on tissue resulting in ulcers and dermatitis on prolonged contact. Tolerance for chromium dust and fume is 0.5 mg/m3 of air. It is a known carcinogen (OSHA).

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GENERAL PROPERTIES

Symbol:

Cr

Atomic Number:

24

Atomic Weight:

51.996

Density:

7.18 gm/cc

Melting Point:

1857 oC

Boiling Point:

2672 oC

Thermal Conductivity:

0.939 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K

Electrical Resistivity:

12.9 microhm-cm @ 0 oC

Electronegativity:

1.6 Paulings

Specific Heat:

0.107 Cal/g/K @ 25 oC

Heat of Vaporization:

72.97 K-cal/gm atom at 2672 oC

Heat of Fusion:

3.66 Cal/gm mole

 

TYPICAL ANALYSES

Impurities in ppm

Material / Purity:

2N4

3N+

5N

Al 600 - -
Co 10 150 -
Cu - 10 <1
Pb - 10 -
S 100 300 -
Mn - - <1
Na - - 1
Fe 2600 100 -
Mg - - 1
Si 1000 - -

 

CHROMIUM ROD

Material

Purity

Chromium Rod .125” 3N+
Chromium Rod .250”   camera1
3N+
Chromium Rod .500”   camera1  camera1
3N+
Chromium Rod .625” 3N+
Chromium Rod .750” 3N+
Chromium Rod 1” 3N+

Rod is cut to order and sold by the inch or foot. Additional diameters are available upon request. Call or e-mail for a quotation.

 

CHROMIUM SPUTTERING TARGETS

Material

Purity

Chromium Sputtering Target  2"D X .125"T 3N+
Chromium Sputtering Target 2"D X .250"T 3N+
Chromium Sputtering Target  3"D X .125"T 3N+
Chromium Sputtering Target 3"D X .250"T 3N+
Chromium Sputtering Target 4"D X .125"T 3N+
Chromium Sputtering Target 4"D X .250"T 3N+

Additional sizes and sputtering targets produced from compounds are available
upon request.

 

CHROMIUM POWDER, SHOT, PELLETS, & INGOT

Material

Purity

Chromium Flake, Electrolytic 1” by Down  camera1
5N
Chromium Granules 2-5mm  camera1   camera1
5N
Chromium Pellets .250"D X .250"L 4N5
Chromium Powder, -60 Mesh 4N
Chromium Powder-100 Mesh 3N
Chromium Powder-325 Mesh 3N

Powder, shot, pellets, and ingots are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram.

 

CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS

Material

Purity

Chromium Arsenide
3N
Chromium Boride CrB -150 +325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Boride CrB -325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Boride CrB2 -150 +325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Boride CrB2 -325 Mesh 3N
Chromium Boride Cr5B3 -325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Boride Cr2B -325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Carbide Cr3C2 -200 +325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Chloride CrCl3
2N5
Chromium Fluoride CrF3 -80 Mesh 2N
Chromium Iodide CrI3 -60 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Oxide Cr2O3 -325 Mesh 2N 5N
Chromium Oxide Cr2O3 5 Microns or less 2N8
Chromium Oxide Cr2O3 1/4"to 1/8" Pieces 2N7
Chromium Oxide Cr2O3 -200 +325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Oxide Cr2O3 -325 Mesh +10 Microns 2N
Chromium Silicide Cr3Si -150 +325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Silicide Cr3Si -325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Silicide CrSi2 -200 +325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Silicide Cr2Si2 -325 Mesh 2N5
Chromium Sulfide Cr2S3 -200 Mesh 2N

Compounds are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram.


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