Chromium Metal 99.23% — Essential Alloying Element for Hardness

Why Choose Chromium Metal

Chromium Metal (Cr Metal 99.23%) is a critical alloying element valued for its exceptional hardness, corrosion resistance, and heat stability. It plays a vital role in the production of high-performance steels, foundry alloys, and catalyst materials. When used in martensitic and ferritic grades, chromium increases strength, enhances wear resistance, and improves oxidation performance even at elevated temperatures.

In addition to metallurgy, Chromium Metal serves as a clean and consistent feedstock for chemical and catalyst production, ensuring reliable results and minimal impurities.

Key Highlights

Because of its high purity and stable composition, Chromium Metal remains a trusted material across multiple industrial sectors.

Applications of Chromium Metal

Steel & Foundry Industry

Used to increase hardness and oxidation resistance in tool steels, high-chromium irons, and stainless steels, providing longer service life and improved mechanical strength.

Surface Engineering

Ideal for hard-facing rods, electrodes, and overlay materials that demand resistance against abrasion, impact, and wear.

High-Temperature Components

Chromium enhances scale resistance and heat endurance, especially in furnaces, turbines, and exhaust systems.

Chemical & Catalyst Production

Due to its controlled impurity levels, it is widely used in catalyst manufacturing and other chemical processes requiring pure metallic feedstock.

Form, Size & Packing

• Form: Metallic lumps suitable for alloying and melt practice

• Size Range: Standard 10–50 mm (custom upon request)

• Packing: 25 kg lined bags or 1 MT jumbo bags, moisture-protected and palletized

• Handling: Heat-treated pallets, stretch-wrapped, and labeled with batch and COA codes

Storage instructions: keep dry, reseal after opening, and avoid long exposure to open air.

Using Chromium Metal in Melt Practice

Chromium can be added in EAF/IF or secondary metallurgy stages to achieve uniform recovery.
Recovery depends on slag chemistry, temperature, and charge mix.
Consistent tracking of Fe and Si input ensures precise alloy composition.
Each lot and pallet remains traceable via COA and batch numbers, simplifying quality audits.

Quality, Compliance & Logistics

• Traceability: Every shipment includes a COA and optional retained samples.

• Compliance: Conforms to ASTM, EN, and JIS standards upon request.

• Documentation: COA, MSDS, Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and origin/inspection certificates.

• Logistics: Available under FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Consolidation with other metal cargoes is possible with full segregation.

As a result, Chromium shipments are reliable, compliant, and efficient for international importers.

1. What is Chromium Metal used for?
Chromium is used in alloy steels, stainless steel, hard-facing, and catalyst production due to its hardness and oxidation resistance.

2. How pure is Chromium 99.23%?
It contains a minimum of 99.23% chromium with very low impurities (Fe ≤ 0.3%, Si ≤ 0.15%), ensuring consistent metallurgical performance.

3. What is the difference between Chromium and Ferrochrome?
Ferrochrome is an alloy of iron and chromium (usually 60–70% Cr), while Chromium Metal is nearly pure Cr and used when low iron content is critical.

4. How should Chromium Metal be stored?
Keep the material in a dry, ventilated area; reseal opened bags immediately to prevent surface oxidation.

5. What documents come with Chromium Metal shipments?
Each shipment includes a COA, MSDS, Packing List, Invoice, Bill of Lading, and can be accompanied by Origin or SGS Certificates on request.