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Chromium is one of the main additives to many stainless steels. It can reach 25-30% by mass of stainless steel. | Chromium is one of the main additives to many stainless steels. It can reach 25-30% by mass of stainless steel. | ||
| − | Production of stainless steel on Mars would require chromium. As the cosmic abundance of chromium is fairly high, it should be available on Mars. | + | == Chromium on Mars == |
| + | Production of stainless steel on Mars would require chromium. As the [[Elements on Mars|cosmic abundance]] of chromium is fairly high, it should be available on Mars. Chromium will probably be found in conjugation with other metals, either in cooled lava chambers or in region of hydrothermal vents. | ||
Revision as of 11:45, 10 February 2021
Chromium (periodic table symbol: CR, The most common stable isotope is 52Cr.
Chromium is one of the main additives to many stainless steels. It can reach 25-30% by mass of stainless steel.
Chromium on Mars
Production of stainless steel on Mars would require chromium. As the cosmic abundance of chromium is fairly high, it should be available on Mars. Chromium will probably be found in conjugation with other metals, either in cooled lava chambers or in region of hydrothermal vents.
