Chromium


 * Element Name:** Chromium


 * Element Symbol:** Cr


 * Atomic Mass:** 52[[image:Chromium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 24


 * Protons:** 24


 * Electrons:** 24


 * Discovery:** Louis Nicholas Vauquelin


 * How it was named:** From the Greek word Chroma meaning color.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1907°


 * Boiling Point:** 2671°


 * Characteristics:** Steel, Shiny, Hard and Metallic


 * Uses:** Used to harden steel


 * Interesting Facts:** It's used in the body to balance blood sugars. And it's a supplement for weight loss

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