Production: Extracted from underground mines or open pits. The extracted ore is then crushed, ground, and concentrated through various beneficiation processes to increase its chromium content.
Applications: A significant portion of chrome ore is used to produce ferrochrome.
Ferrochrome
Production: Produced by smelting chrome ore with iron and other elements in an electric arc furnace.
Applications: Primarily used in the production of stainless steel, providing hardness, strength, and corrosion resistance.