The Instrumentation Center

Chromium

Contributor: Dr. Elizabeth Wise and the Chemistry Department of Lourdes University

About the Display: The display features:

• Chrome Green pigment used to create the green color seen on the murals at Lourdes University. Chrome Green is made from chromic oxide
• Glazed tiles glazed with Chrome Green pigment 
• An image of a mural which can be seen on the walls of Lourdes University
• The front of a pamphlet from the Alverno Art Studio at Lourdes University where the pigment and tiles were made. 
• Pure chromium metal which can be used in stainless steel and other alloys, or to create different pigments of paint

Cobalt compounds now in the Chromium display:

• A glazed tile from Lourdes University, glazed with Cobalt (II) Carbonate. The pigment appears pink before being used as a glaze
• A blue tile glazed with cobalt (II) carbonate
• An image of a mural at Lourdes University featuring several blue glazed tiles similar to the one in the display

About the Contributor: Lourdes University is a Catholic and Franciscan university located in Sylvania, Ohio. The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences (pictured) donated all items in the chromium display box. 

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