(The Conversation) – You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health? In a form known as trivalent chromium, this ...

But what even is hexavalent chromium? It’s a form of chromium, an odorless and tasteless metallic element found naturally in rocks, plants, soil, volcanic dust and animals. The EPA said that trivalent ...

Chromium is an essential mineral, which means our body requires it to function. While we only need trace amounts of it, this mineral plays a crucial role in assisting our body in processing carbs ...

Kaliapani Chromite Quarry in Sukinda area of Jajpur district, Odisha, India. Credit: Directorate of Mines, Govt of Orissa. In the dusty mountains of eastern India, workers at the country’s largest ...