Chrome Metal
The main application of Chrome metal is in the production of Nickel-based Superalloys, Ni-Cr Alloys, and Al Alloys. Material with high purity can be used in electronics and in the production of special Superalloys. There are two different processes to make Chrome metal: the alumino-thermic process and the electrolytic process. Most of the material is produced with the alumino-thermic process. In this process, the Chrome Oxide reacts with Aluminum in a typical ratio of 1.6:1. The purity of the Chrome metal can be enhanced by crushing, briquetting, or through a vacuum process. The typical Chrome content is 98.5-99.99%. The largest producers are Russia, China, Kazakhstan, and Japan.