ALL MOLECULAR GRAPHICS: metals: chromium: Cr: atomic arrangement (crystal structure)

chromium atoms arranged in a body centred cubic pattern

(above) chromium atoms arranged in a body centred cubic pattern

chromium: metal whose atoms are arranged in a body centred cubic fashion. Chromium can be plated where is can polish up to a brilliant shine. Chrome is added to iron and carbon to create stainless steel.

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