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Table of Contents

6.1 Overview

• 6.1.1 Characteristics of Hexavalent Chromium

• 6.1.2 Health and Environmental Impacts

• 6.1.3 Use and Functionality

6.2 Use Prioritization

6.3 Alternatives Prioritization for Hexavalent Chromium

• 6.3.1 Alternatives Associated with Decorative Chromium Electroplating

• 6.3.2 Alternatives Associated with Hard/Functional Chromium Electroplating

• 6.3.3 Alternatives Associated with Passivation of Zinc

6.4 Alternatives Assessment

• 6.4.1 Decorative Chromium Electroplating of Consumer and Automotive Products

• 6.4.2 Hard Chromium Electroplating of Industrial Components

• 6.4.3 Passivation of Zinc Plated Parts and Zinc Galvanized Steel

Summary and Conclusions

Decorative Chromium Electroplating

Hard Chromium Electroplating

Passivation of Zinc

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