Minerals used as ferroalloys such as chromium are essential to the production of specialty steels. Jet engines used in military aircraft are made of specialty steel. Political considerations can influence the import of resources from other countries. During the Cold War, communist countries such as the Soviet Union and China were not used as major suppliers of chromium because of military implications. Reset the map. Select Chromium Production by Country. Which of the following countries would be the best source of chromium for specialty steel production within the United States? You did not open hints for this part.
a. South Africa
b. Brazil
c. Zimbabwe
d. India
e. Russia