Cr

Chromium

Element 24 · Transition metal · Period 4, Group 6

Solid · Discovered 1797

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number24
Atomic Mass51.996u
Electron Configuration[Ar]3d5 4s1
Electronegativity1.66Pauling
Atomic Radius189pm
Ionization Energy6.767eV
Electron Affinity0.666eV
Oxidation States+6, +3, +2

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point2180K
Boiling Point2944K
Density7.15g/cm³
Group BlockTransition metal
Year Discovered1797