Chromium Metal – Aluminothermic
About Chromium Metal
Aluminothermic chromium metal is a hard silvery metal valued for its hardness and corrosion-resistant properties. With a high melting point, it is an important component of stainless steels, high temperature super alloys and HSLA steels where it imparts corrosion resistance by forming a thin and impenetrable oxide surface layer and strength by forming stable metal carbides at grain boundaries. It is produced by the method of reducing chromium oxide in the presence of aluminum at high temperatures.
DKL Chromium Metal is available in 10-50mm broken lumps.
Cr 99% min, C 0.03% max.
Chromium metal’s exceptional hardness and corrosion resistance make it indispensable across many industries beyond steelmaking. It is heavily used in electroplating to provide durable, corrosion-resistant coatings for automotive parts and household appliances. The metal is also a vital ingredient in aerospace superalloys and high-performance engineering materials, enabling components to maintain strength and stability under extreme temperatures and harsh environments.