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Chromium

Scope note

Use for the pure metallic element having symbol Cr and atomic number 24; an extremely hard, silvery white metal with a bluish tinge. Use also for the metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials, notably stainless steel, heat-resistant alloy, high-strength alloy steel, and for wear-resistant electroplating.

This term has 4 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011019

Broader Terms used

<chromium and chromium alloy>

Term used for

chrome
Cr

Created

13yrs ago

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