Uses of Chromium and Zirconium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
  
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
  
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
  
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
  
NA
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
0.11 Blood/mg dm-3
  
12
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
  
21
In Bone
0.33 p.p.m.
  
21
0.10 p.p.m.
  
23