Rare gemstones and crystals are highly prized not only for their stunning beauty but also for their elusive qualities. While popular gems like amethysts, topaz, and diamonds capture the hearts of many ...

THE meaning of the hexagonal structure sometimes observed in chromium electroplates has been the subject of considerable study. The present communication is to record some observations on chromium ...

Growing thin layers of crystals made from different materials on top of each other isn’t easy. Could a technique called “dative epitaxy” help?

Tiny, disordered particles of magnesium chromium oxide may hold the key to new magnesium battery energy storage technology, which could possess increased capacity compared to conventional lithium ...

Tiny, disordered particles of magnesium chromium oxide may hold the key to new magnesium battery energy storage technology, which could possess increased capacity compared to conventional lithium ...

A map of the element chromium in a clinopyroxene crystal from Mt Etna in Sicily, created at the Australian Synchrotron X-ray fluorescence microscopy beamline.

MIT researchers have devised a new method for shrinking the size of crystals to make safer metal alloys. The new materials could replace metal coatings such as chromium, which is dangerous for ...

Chromium is an important piece of software that helps run popular internet browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Copper ions flow like liquid through crystalline structures Atomic insights into superionic crystals could lead to safer, more efficient rechargeable batteries Date: October 8, 2018 Source: Duke ...