➤ The biological activity of Chromium is explained by the ability to form complex compounds.

➤ Stabilizes the structure of DNA and RNA.

➤ Affects lipid metabolism.

➤ It is a part of the enzyme trypsin.

➤ Prevention of diabetes mellitus.

➤ Accelerates heart and liver anabolism, biosynthesis and lipid metabolism, as well as pancreatic peptide hormone production.

➤ Relieves cephalgia, pharyngeal reflex, impaired perception of the environment and exhaustion of body systems, ataxia.

➤ Causes inflammation of the mucous membranes and allergic reactions such as bronchial dysfunction.

➤ Leads to dermatological disorders manifested by the formation of dermatitis and neurosthenia and increases the risk of carcinoma.

➤ Causes hypoglycemia, mental instability, iritis, painful condition, sharp weight loss, carcinoma formation, CNS and general mental state disorders, decreased cholesterol in the circulatory system, and immunosuppression.

➤ Cr(C₆H₄NO₂)₃, (Chromium polyconate) - Cap. 0.34 mg

➤ Cobalt-chromium alloy is used in dental prosthetic practice

➤ Na chromate is used for injections with ⁵¹Cr, used to diagnose blood diseases and bleeding.

➤ It is used to prevent diabetes mellitus.

➤ Chromium has been experimentally linked to cardiovascular diseases.

➤ Increases blood pressure and causes hypercholesterolemia.

➤ Radioactive ⁵¹Cr is used to study nuclide metabolism.

➤ Included in Mumijo (mountain wax), it has tonic and anti-inflammatory properties, provides increased protection and regeneration of body processes and is useful in the treatment of bronchial dysfunction and gastrointestinal disorders, chronic dermatological diseases, as well as in urolithiasis.

➤ It is used in the form of ointments, creams and aqueous eye injections.

➤ Cr⁺⁶, K₂Cr₂O₇ causes damage to the mucous membrane of the respiratory system.

➤ Necrosis develops.

➤ Dermatological diseases such as ulcers and eczema or dermatitis occur on the skin.

➤ The lethal dose of chromic acid K₂Cr₂O₇ is 0.2-1 g

➤ There is no specific antidote.

➤ One of the hardest metals.

➤ Cr has a melting point of 1875 °C.

➤ Boiling point 2199 °C.

➤ Resistant to acids and oxygen.

➤ At t = 37 °C, the electrical conductivity and thermoelectromotive force change dramatically.

➤ Stainless steel contains 18% Cr.

➤ Cr⁺⁶, K₂Cr₂O₇ + H₂SO₄ (end) is used for chrome plating surfaces and for washing chemical dishes