Chromium Element Cube

Chromium's atomic number is 24 and its symbol is Cr. Chromium metal is well known for its high silvery luster that is an icon of luxury. Chromium is also the world's hardest metal. Because chromium is very hard and resistant to corrosion it is a key additive in steel. On its own chromium is very brittle, which is why it's often alloyed with other metals or only used as a thin outer layer for looks.

Chromium also plays an important role in human biology for insulin, sugar, and lipid metabolism. Chromium is capable of creating compounds that create vivid colors such as red, yellow, and purple. In fact, chromium is what is responsible for giving emeralds their green color and rubies their red color. The vibrancy of red in rubies is dependent on how much chromium is present in the gemstone.

Unlike many of the knock-offs found online, our element cubes contain the actual elements, which is perhaps the most important feature of the display!

Superior optical clarity, careful placement of the elements in the artwork, and real, pure elements are what set us apart. This is the highest quality and most complete element collection on the market.

We manufacture our element cubes here in the US using Lucite acrylic which does not yellow over time and is the most optically clear acrylic. This is the perfect gift for the science or chemistry lover in your life. Get yours today!