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Brightly coloured compounds are formed when chromium reacts with other elements
Chromium is an essential trace element, meaning that the human body needs it in very small amounts to continue functioning normally. Complementary medicines expert Shaun Holt explores its uses
Pure chromium has a shiny, silver colour, but its name actually derives from the Greek “chroma”, meaning colours.
This is due to the brightly colou
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