what is the origin of the element chromium name
Chromium is a chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24. It is the first element in Group 6. It is a steely-gray, lustrous, hard and brittle metal which takes a high polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point.aturally occurring chromium is composed of three stable isotopes; 52 Cr, 53 Cr and 54 Cr with 52 Cr being the most abundant (83.789% natural abundance). 19 radioisotopes have been characterized with the most stable being 50 Cr with a half-life of (more than) 1.8 Ã 10 years, and 51 Cr with a half-life of 27.7 days.