chromium 1997 17 1 c hromium by john f papp in the united states apparent consumption was about 488 000 metric tons contained a 7 increase over that of 1996 us supply measured 120 from recycled stainless steel scrap 350 imports and 14 million government industry stocks distribution 30 300 to exports 09 reported chromite ore ferroalloys metal increased 25 exported 73 500 gross weight containing materials valued at 107 both quantity value material decr eased 46 3 8 imported 765 450 compared with those while their decreased 2 9 has wide range uses metals chemicals refractories use iron nonferrous alloys enhances hardenability resistance
