Definition

1. Symbol:
   • Chemical symbol for chromium: "Cr" is the standard chemical symbol for the element chromium, a hard, shiny, metallic element used in alloys and plating.

Usage Examples

• Symbol:
  • Thép không gỉ thường chứa Cr và niken. (Stainless steel often contains Cr and nickel.)
  • Cr là nguyên tố thứ 24 trong bảng tuần hoàn. (Cr is the 24th element in the periodic table.)

Advanced Usage

• In materials science and engineering, "Cr" is used in formulas and specifications to denote chromium content.
  • Hợp kim này có thành phần là 18% Cr. (This alloy has a composition of 18% Cr.)

Variants and Related Words

• Crom (n): The Vietnamese word for the element chromium.
  • Lớp mạ crom bảo vệ chi tiết máy. (The chrome plating protects the machine part.)

Synonyms

• Chromium: The full name of the element represented by the symbol "Cr".

Notes on Usage

• "Cr" is always written with a capital 'C' and a lowercase 'r'. It is used primarily in scientific, technical, and industrial contexts. It is not used in everyday general conversation.