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Chromium(III) oxide, 99%

CAS: 1308-38-9 | Cr2O3 | 151.99 g/mol
$106.48 - $329.30
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 1308-38-9 |
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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 oxideShow More |
PubChem CID | 517277 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:48242 |
IUPAC Name | dichromium(3+) trioxidandiide |
SMILES | [O--].[O--].[O--].[Cr+3].[Cr+3] |
Description
Chromium(III) oxide is known as green compound which is used for buffing and polishing. It can be used as abrasives. Apart from being used as a precursor to the magnetic pigment viz., chromium dioxide, it is used in inks, glasses, and pigments (viridian). They are employed as plating agents and surface treating agents. It is a catalyst in the Phillips process of manufacture of high density polythene.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Chemical Identifiers
1308-38-9 | |
151.99 | |
UOUJSJZBMCDAEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
517277 | |
dichromium(3+) trioxidandiide |
Cr2O3 | |
MFCD00010949 | |
chromium iii oxide, chromia, dichromium trioxide, chromium sesquioxide, chrome green, green chromium oxide, chromium 3+ oxide, green cinnabar, chrome ochre, chrome oxideShow More | |
CHEBI:48242 | |
[O--].[O--].[O--].[Cr+3].[Cr+3] |
Specifications
3000°C | |
1308-38-9 | |
Powder | |
99% | |
MFCD00010949 | |
Insoluble in water,alcohol,acetone and acids. | |
[O--].[O--].[O--].[Cr+3].[Cr+3] | |
151.99 | |
CHEBI:48242 | |
Odorless | |
Pale to dark green powder | |
Chromium(III) oxide |
2435°C | |
Green | |
100 g | |
Cr2O3 | |
chromium iii oxide, chromia, dichromium trioxide, chromium sesquioxide, chrome green, green chromium oxide, chromium 3+ oxide, green cinnabar, chrome ochre, chrome oxide | |
UOUJSJZBMCDAEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
dichromium(3+) trioxidandiide | |
517277 | |
151.99 | |
2.551 | |
5.2 g/cm3at 20°C |
Safety and Handling
H302-H332-H317 : Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
EINECSNumber : 215-160-9
RTECSNumber : GB6475000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only