Abstract
Naturally occurring chromate minerals are confined to the oxidized zones of base metal orebodies and to extremely oxidizing desert environments. Under such conditions, chromium reaches its highest oxidation state (+6).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Geology |
Place of Publication | The Netherlands |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 532-534 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Print) | 0126363803 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- chromate
- minerals
- oxidization
- chromium
- chromite