Chromium is a metal in group VIB of the periodic table with atomic number 24, an atomic weight of 51.996, and a density of 7.19. It has a melting temperature of 1875 C. The electronic configuration ...

Some of the most common materials added include chromium, molybdenum, nickel, and silicon. Chromium is added in smaller amounts (0.5-2%) to increase hardenability and larger amounts (4-18%) to ...