Chromic Acetate
Chromic acetate appears as a grayish green to bluish green powder.
Chromic Acetate is a chromium-based chemical compound, generally referring to chromium(III) acetate, with the formula commonly represented as Cr(CH₃COO)₃. It is used in specialized industrial and chemical applications.
Chromic acetate appears as a grayish green to bluish green powder. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment.
Product details & specifications
Industrial Applications
Chromic/Chromium Acetate can be used in:
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Textile and leather processing as a chromium-based auxiliary
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Dyeing and pigment applications
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Catalyst and chemical synthesis
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Surface-treatment and specialty chemical formulations
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Laboratory and research applications
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Certain oilfield and industrial formulations, depending on the chromium acetate grade and formulation requirements
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Chromium(III) Acetate |
| CAS No. | 1066-33-9* |
| Formula | Cr(CH₃COO)₃ |
| Molecular weight | ~229.13 g/mol |
| Appearance | Green to blue-green solid/powder or crystalline material |
| Chromium oxidation state | +3 |
| Solubility | Soluble to varying degrees in water; depends on grade/hydration |
| Nature | Inorganic/coordination chromium salt |
*CAS identification can vary depending on the specific hydrated/commercial form, so the supplier's SDS should be checked before publishing a specification.