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Chromium is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Cr and atomic number 24.
Notable characteristics
Chromium is a steel-gray, lustrous, hard metal that takes a high polish, and has a high melting point.
The most common oxidation states of chromium are +2, +3, and +6, with +3 being the most stable. +1, +4 and +5 are rare. Chromium compounds of oxidation state 6 are powerful oxidants.
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