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Chromium
Chromium isn't the most well-known metal, but it's very useful. In fact, chromium could even be called a supermetal. Chromium makes other metals better. From mining chromium to the making of chromium alloys, this book, a complement to any science curriculum, is a valuable look at this precious element. Vivid photographs, detailed captions, and "Metal Mania" fact boxes inform readers about the importance of chromium.
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Chromium
Chromium isn't the most well-known metal, but it's very useful. In fact, chromium could even be called a supermetal. Chromium makes other metals better. From mining chromium to the making of chromium alloys, this book, a complement to any science curriculum, is a valuable look at this precious element. Vivid photographs, detailed captions, and "Metal Mania" fact boxes inform readers about the importance of chromium.
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Chromium

Chromium

by Greg Roza
Chromium

Chromium

by Greg Roza

Overview

Chromium isn't the most well-known metal, but it's very useful. In fact, chromium could even be called a supermetal. Chromium makes other metals better. From mining chromium to the making of chromium alloys, this book, a complement to any science curriculum, is a valuable look at this precious element. Vivid photographs, detailed captions, and "Metal Mania" fact boxes inform readers about the importance of chromium.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482404876
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2014
Series: Rare and Precious Metals
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 8.60(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Metals? 4

Chromite 6

Deposits 8

Mining 10

Refining and Mixing 12

Discovery and Early Uses 14

Supermetal! 16

Stainless Steel 18

Colorful Chromium 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

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