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.
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 San Francisco, CA
LARGEST DOUBLE PLATINUM
LEED
PROJECT
IN THE WORLD
$58
MILLION
CONSTRUCTION COST
EST.
400
TONS
CHROMX 9100 REBAR
SoFi Stadium Inglewood, CA
$4.69
BILLION
EST. CONSTRUCTION COST
70,000
SEAT CAPACITY
640
TONS
OF CHROMX 4100
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 Hostotipaquillo, Jalisco, Mexico
$1.1
BILLION
CONSTRUCTION COST
CHROMX
9100
USED
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 Folsom, CA
25%
REDUCTION
IN STEEL WEIGHT WITH CHROMX
75
MILES
FOLLOWING OLDEST RAILROUND
WEST OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER
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 Seattle, WA
$370
MILLION
CONSTRUCTION COST
39
FLOORS
8 FLOORS BELOW GRADE
USED CHROMX
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.