Hardcore is fun!
Collections of mods with tweaks to make them work together.
Chrome Ingots cannot be transformed to anything, while production of Nylon requires it. Currently only source of it is via Rich dust and Chromite sand.
Chrome Ore can be created early via washed sand in Sluicer or late game via Ferrous Ore
I think its work as intended. Build more rich dust chains for more chrome. On next tier will be another soucre for chrome.