Chromium in Fume Chromium is an element present in the consumables and parent material of stainless steels, heat-resisting steels, some creep-resisting steels, some high nickel alloys, and armour plate. It may also be present in some consumables used for hardfacing. Chromium, as chromate, may also be found as a constituent of some industrial paints. Welding or cutting materials containing chromium is likely to give chromium compounds in any particulate fume that is generated by the process. Whether it presents a significant hazard to health depends on the concentration and the duration of exposure.
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