Chromium (Cr) Properties and Facts

Element 24 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Chromium?

Chromium (symbol: Cr) is a transition metal with atomic number 24. Its atomic mass is 51.996 u, and it belongs to period 4 and group 6.

What is the electron configuration of Chromium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d⁵ 4s¹

What are the physical properties of Chromium?

Melting point: 2180.0 K
Boiling point: 2944.0 K
Density: 7.19 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Chromium?

  • Cr-50: 4.345% abundance
  • Cr-52: 83.789% abundance
  • Cr-53: 9.501% abundance
  • Cr-54: 2.365% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Chromium?

Biological role: Trace element in glucose metabolism
Natural occurrence: Found in minerals like chromite

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