Chromium (metal) powder by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Chromium is a chemical element which is a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle metal. Chromium is mined as the chromite ore, and chromium compounds are found in the environment from the erosion of chromium-containing rocks. Chromium is the only elemental solid which exhibits anti-ferromagnetic ordering at room temperature. It has a melting point at 1907 C and a boiling point at 2671 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 7440-47-3 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: Cr Atomic weight: 52.00 Assay: 99.9% Chromium has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Chromium is an important alloying material for steel as it increases corrosion resistance. It is also used to create red-coloured artificial ruby crystals. Chromium (III) salts, such as chrome alum and chromium(III) sulphate, are used in the tanning of leather. Various chromium compounds are used as catalysts in the processing of hydrocarbons. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.