Chromium is a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle metal which takes a high polish, resists corrosion and tarnishing, and has a high melting point. Stainless steel is made by the addition of Chromium to steel. The production of stainless steel and chrome plating constitute most of the use of Chromium.
Salvage chromium from some car rims and chromed car parts.
Chromium has a melting temperature of 1860C (3380F).
