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769312

Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate

≥96%

Synonym(s):

Chromium trichloride hexahydrate, Hexaaquachromium(III) chloride

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Linear Formula:
CrCl3 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
10060-12-5
Molecular Weight:
266.45
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
329767439
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
233-038-3
MDL number:
MFCD00149660
Assay:
≥96%, 96.0-104.0% (RT)
Form:
solid

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InChI key

LJAOOBNHPFKCDR-UHFFFAOYSA-K

InChI

1S/3ClH.Cr.6H2O/h3*1H;;6*1H2/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3

SMILES string

[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].Cl[Cr](Cl)Cl

assay

≥96%, 96.0-104.0% (RT)

form

solid

pH

2.0-3.0

density

1.76 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

anion traces

sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.05%

cation traces

Cu: ≤0.001%, Fe: ≤0.03%, Pb: ≤0.005%

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Application

Salts of chromium are used as precursor in synthesis of chromium based catalysts and nanoparticles. Chromium salts also find applications in electrodeposition of corrosion and wear resistant coatings.

Analysis Note

Substances not precipitated by ammonia (as sulphate) ≤ 0.2 %

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

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WGK 1

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BCCD0947
BCCC2386
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BCBW7485
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Synthesis of Bimetallic Ni-Cr Nano-Oxides as Catalysts for Methanol Oxidation in NaOH Solution
Gu, Y., et al.
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 15(5), 3743-3749 (2015)
Speciation, physical and electrolytic properties of eutectic mixtures based on CrCl3?6H2O and urea
Abbott, AP., et al.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 16, 9047-9055 (2014)
Facile method to attach transition metal ions to the surface of anatase TiO(2) nanorods.
Balasanthiran, C., et al.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England), 50(43), 5721-5724 (2014)

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