Chromium diboride

Agent Name
Chromium diboride
CAS Number
12007-16-8
Formula
B2-Cr
Major Category
Metals
Chromium diboride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Chromium boride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chromium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Chromium borides (exist in different molecular forms): Used as additives (metallurgy), electrical conductors, cermets, refractories, and coatings resistant to molten metals; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See chromium metal in "Chromium."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, as Cr
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Cr

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: