Uses of Chromium and Cobalt

Chromium

Cobalt

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Uses

It is used to harden the steel and produces a stainless steel and other various alloys.
It is also used to give proper finish to polished mirrors. Its chromium plates are used in bathroom fittings.

Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry

Alloys

Highly Toxic

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0.11 Blood/mg dm-3

0.33 p.p.m.

Its alloys with aluminum and nickel are used to make powerful magnets.
Few other alloys exhibit high-temperature strength and hence they are used in Turbines of Jet and Gas engine.

Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Alloys

Toxic

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0.04 Blood/mg dm-3

0.04 p.p.m.