What is the uses of chromite?

Answer 1

Chromite is the only ore of chromium, a metal used to induce hardness, toughness and chemical resistance in steel. The alloy produced is known as "stainless steel". When alloyed with iron and nickel it produces a alloy known as "nichrome"

Answer 2

Taken directly from Wikipedia.org "Chromium is also known for its luster when polished. It is used as a protective and decorative coating on car parts, Plumbing fixtures, furniture parts and many other items, usually applied by electroplating. Chromium was used for electroplating as early as 1848, but this use only became widespread with the development of an improved process in 1924.[24]

Metal alloys now account for 85% of the use of chromium."

Answer 3

hromium has a wide range of uses in metals, chemicals, and refractories. It is one of the Nation's most important strategic and critical materials. Chromium use in iron, steel, and nonferrous alloys enhances hardenability and resistance to corrosion and oxidation. The use of chromium to produce stainless steel and nonferrous alloys are two of its more important applications. Other applications are in alloy steel, plating of metals, pigments, leather processing, catalysts, surface treatments, and refractories.

Answer 4

it is used to harden steel and is a useful alloy

Answer 5

Chromium is used to harden steel. It is also used as a catalyst and is added to glass to make an emerald green colour.

Answer 6

Chromium is a 3d element. We use it for many things. We can make magnets by Cr.

Answer 7

Chromium is primarily used to produce stainless steel and to harden steel alloys. It is also used as corrosion-resistant decorative plating and as a pigment in glass.

Answer 8

To extract chrome from it.