Properties of Chromium (Cr)
Chromium is a chemical element with the symbol (Cr) and atomic number 24. It is a hard, shiny, steel-gray metal and is a member of the transition metals. Chromium is known for its corrosion resistance, and this property is exploited in the production of stainless steel. It is also used in various other alloys and compounds, including chrome plating.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of chromium (Cr) properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Crystal Structure | Body-centered cubic (bcc) |
| Atomic Number | 24 |
| Molar Mass | 51.996 g/mol |
| Density | 7150 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 279 GPa |
| Shear Modulus (G) | 115.3 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus (K) | 160.2 GPa |
| Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.21 |
| Mohs Hardness | 8.5 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 1907 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2671 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (27°C) | 93.7 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) (25°C) | 449 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) (25°C) | 4.9×10-6 1/°C |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1.26×10-5 Ω·cm |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lun, J.D. Todd, P.D. Engineering Tables and Data. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, 2009.