Chromium Chloride, hexahydrate

Molecular Formula: CrCl3• 6H2O
Molecular Weight: 266.45
Physicochemical Properties: Dark green crystal, easy in moisture. Relative density 2.76, melting point 86-90℃.It is easily dissolved in water, ethanol, and soluble in acetone, but not dissolved in ether. Its solution shows acidity.
Applications and Usages: Preparation of other inorganic or organic chromium, catalysts containing chromium, pigment containing chromium, mordant. Also it’s used in ceramic industry, and electroplating industry.

Product Specification: HG/T 4311-2012

IndexesCatalyst Grade
CrCl 3 · 6H 2 O% ≥98.0
Water insoluble % ≤0.03
Sulphate(SO 4 ) % ≤0.05
Ferrum(Fe)% ≤0.05
Water reactionqualified

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