[relaxme]

Hi there.I was just wondering were i would get a chromium salt for electroplating  (iron) and what type would be best.Also were would i get a small sample of chromium metal for the anode.

[ATMyller]

Hardchrome plating is usually done with chromic acid. With chromic acid you won't need a chromium anode. Lead will do fine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_plating

To get a smooth chrome surface the object needs to be nickel plated beforehand to cover any imperfections. Nickel plating is usually done with Watt's bath.
http://www.pfonline.com/articles/pfd0015.html

How to get the required chemicals? That depends where you live.