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Chromium

-located in group 6,period 4

-melting point 1,907 degree Celsius

-boiling point 2,617 degree Celsius

-brittle

-lustrous

-steely-grey
Used for electroplating

+WHAT IS ELECTROPLATING

-the process involves depositing material using an electric current

-this process results in a thin layer of metal being deposited onto

the surface of a workpiece called the substrate

-electroplating is primarily used to change the physical properties

of an object

- this process can be used to give objects increased wear

resistance, corrosion protection or aesthetic appeal, as well as

increased thickness