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ChromX®

A source of durability and strength

100 years. That’s the product service life of ChromX® 9100 (ASTM A1035-CS), a concrete reinforcing steel that is almost entirely resistant to corrosion. Scientifically engineered, ChromX® uncoated steel achieves its superior properties of corrosion resistance because of the patented steel microstructure that is formed during production. ChromX® concrete reinforcing steel exceeds project needs with innovation and precision and can be handled and fabricated like conventional rebar without the risk of damage, repair or inspection issues.

Manufactured from recycled scrap metal, ChromX® rebar can be found in structures around the world including bridges, roads, dams, tunnels, spillways, building structures and parking garages. Learn more about the construction segments that use ChromX®.
 


ChromX® 9100 has been independently tested and proven to be up to five times more corrosion resistant than conventional steel. Five times the corrosion resistance means:

 

  • ChromX® 9100 offers superior durability when your project requires corrosion resistance above and beyond that of coated products such as epoxy-coated rebar (ECR) and galvanized rebar.
  • ChromX® 9100 resists harmful corrosion when reinforcing concrete under any condition such as de-icing salts and chemicals, marine environments, aggressive soil compositions, high humidity and daily temperature swings.
  • Bridges, highways and other commercial-grade structures will require far less maintenance, repair and reinforcement which translates to lower life-cycle costs.
  • Your project could have a product service life of 100 years or more since the breakdown of concrete due to rebar corrosion is virtually eliminated due to the absence of chloride on the surface of the uncoated ChromX® steel.

Martensitic Microcomposite Formable Steel (MMFX) is the innovation behind all ChromX® products. It is this proprietary steel microstructure, along with a patented chemical composition, that creates the corrosion resistant and high strength properties within the bar, rather than a coating.

ChromX® products

With varying levels of corrosion resistant grades, owners, developers and structural engineers can design using high-strength efficiencies while selecting the corrosion-resistant product that best fits the service life expectation for the specific project or structure.

ChromX® 9000 Series

This high-level corrosion resistant steel provides up to a 100 year service life to first repair in concrete, depending on the specific application and design.

Grade 100 (690) and 120 (830)

 

ChromX® 4000 Series

This mid-level corrosion resistant steel provides approximately 40 - 60 years of service life to first repair in concrete, depending on the specific application and design.

Grade 100 (690) and 120 (830)

Statistics

CHROMX® STEEL HAS BEEN IN MORE THAN

1,000

BRIDGE PROJECTS

USED IN OVER

40

STATES & PROVINCES

CMC maintains an inventory of ChromX® products at locations across the country for immediate shipping. Lead time for steel that is not in inventory, such as special orders, will take approximately 4 – 6 weeks. Within each of the series, the following materials are available:

ChromX® Straight Rebar

  • 40-foot and 60-foot standard lengths
  • Custom lengths available

ChromX® Smooth Rounds
3/4" - 2-1/2" diameter

  • 20-foot, 40-foot, 60-foot standard lengths
  • Custom lengths available

ChromX® Dowels
1”, 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" diameter

  • Can be fabricated from ChromX® smooth rounds
  • 20-foot, 40-foot, 60-foot standard lengths
  • Custom lengths available

ChromX® Flat Bar

  • Please inquire

ChromX® Wire Rod

  • Please inquire
 

ChromX® Coiled Rebar

  • Please inquire

OUR PEOPLE MAKE IT POSSIBLE

California Science Academy in San Fransisco, CA

California Science academy San Francisco, CA

LARGEST DOUBLE PLATINUM

LEED

PROJECT

IN THE WORLD

 

$58

MILLION

CONSTRUCTION COST

EST.

400

TONS

CHROMX 9100 REBAR

SoFI Stadium under construction in Inglewood, California

SoFi Stadium Inglewood, CA

$4.69

BILLION

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST

70,000

SEAT CAPACITY

640

TONS

OF CHROMX 4100

US Navy Modular Hybrid Pier IN San Diego, CA

US Navy Modular Hybrid Pier San Diego, CA

$2.8

MILLION

SAVED USING CHROMX
VS STAINLESS STEEL

PRECAST CONCRETE INSTITUTE

WINNER

HARRY H. EDWARDS INDUSTRY
ADVANCEMENT AWARDD

La Yesca Hydroelectric Dam in Hostotipaquillo, Jalisco, Mexico

La Yesca Hydroelectric Dam Hostotipaquillo, Jalisco, Mexico

$1.1

BILLION

CONSTRUCTION COST

CHROMX

9100

USED

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier In GULF SHORES, AL

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier GULF SHORES, AL

1,540 FT

PRECAST PIER

WITH CHROMX

ACEC ALABAMA

WINNER

2010 ENGINEERING IN
EXCELLENCE AWARD

Light Rail Bridge over Alder Creek IN Folsom, CA

Light Rail Bridge over Alder Creek Folsom, CA

25%

REDUCTION

IN STEEL WEIGHT WITH CHROMX

75

MILES

FOLLOWING OLDEST RAILROUND
WEST OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Lesner Bridge IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Lesner Bridge VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

$70.5

MILLION

CONSTRUCTION COST

AMERICAN SEGMENTAL
BRIDGE INSTITUTE

WINNER

2019 AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

CHROMX

9100

USED IN PRECAST SEGMENTS

Escala IN Seattle, WA

Escala Seattle, WA

$370

MILLION

CONSTRUCTION COST

39

FLOORS

8 FLOORS BELOW GRADE
USED CHROMX

Route 460 Connector IN SOUTHWEST, VA

Route 460 Connector SOUTHWEST, VA

CHROMX

9100

USED

250

FEET HIGH

TALLEST BRIDGE IN VIRGINA

ChromX® steel has been the preferred steel choice for the design and construction of projects across North America.

UNITED STATES
PUERTO RICO
THE BAHAMAS

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennesse
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Puerto Rico
  • The Bahamas
  • Puerto Rico
  • The Bahamas

 CANADA

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Northwest Territories
  • Ontario
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

ChromX® rebar products have received product and/or building standards and approvals from the industry’s leading authorities and agencies. The material has gained approvals and acceptance in international markets, such as Canada, Mexico and the Middle East. In addition, key U.S. military agencies have used CMC’s advanced steel products for a variety of applications. These approvals have followed rigorous independent testing.

To learn more, request a quote or to purchase ChromX® products, contact us today.

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