Chromium(III) oxide, 98+%

Description

CAS: 1308-38-9 | Cr2O3 | 151.99 g/mol

It is employed in metallurgical processing and has applications in chrome plating, anodizing aluminum etc… It is also used as a pigment.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1308-38-9
• Molecular Formula: Cr2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 151.99
• MDL Number: MFCD00010949
• InChI Key: UOUJSJZBMCDAEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: chromium iii oxide, chromia, dichromium trioxide, chromium sesquioxide, chrome green, green chromium oxide, chromium 3+ oxide, green cinnabar, chrome ochre, chrome oxide
• PubChem CID: 517277
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48242
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Cr+3].[Cr+3]

• Boiling Point: 3000°C
• Melting Point: 2435°C
• Color: Green
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: >98%
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water,alcohol,acetone and acids
• IUPAC Name: oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium
• Formula Weight: 151.99
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 2.551
• Density: 5.2 g/cm³at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Chromium(III) oxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H332-H317 : Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Hazard Statement	Keep container in a well ventilated place. Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable gloves.
EINECSNumber	215-160-9
RTECSNumber	GB6475000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only