This paper summarizes the pollution, situation and solutions of chrome bearing materials used in high temperature industry. Hexavalent chromium compounds are readily soluble in water and associated with carcinogen. Therefore, serious environmental problems appeal for the study and application of chrome free materials.? Chrome free products include: magnesia based materials, dolomite based materials, magnesia spinel materials, magnesia hercynite or magnesia galaxite materials and zirconia containing materials, and other substitutes. Although any product has its advantages and disadvantages, the trend to development of chrome free products is inevitable.