| Formula / Notation | CrCl3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10025-73-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.35 |
| Melting Point | 2106 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | Dissociates above 1300C (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 2.87 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Chromic chloride appears as blue or green colored crystals dissolved in water. Denser than water. Corrosive to metals. |
| Also Known As | trichlorochromium; Trichlorochromium; Chromium(III) chloride, anhydrous; Chromium(3+) chloride; Chromic chloride anhydrous; Z310X5O5RP; C.I. 77295; DTXSID20858722; Chromium Muriaticum; RefChem:54821 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Chromium(III) chloride?
Chromium(III) chloride (CrCl3) is a salt that appears as Chromic chloride appears as blue or green colored crystals dissolved in water. Denser than water. Corrosive to metals.. It has a molecular weight of 158.35 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichlorochromium. Boiling point: Dissociates above 1300C (EPA, 1998). Melting point: 2106 °F (EPA, 1998).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: trichlorochromium
Other Names / Synonyms: trichlorochromium; Trichlorochromium; Chromium(III) chloride, anhydrous; Chromium(3+) chloride; Chromic chloride anhydrous; Z310X5O5RP; C.I. 77295; DTXSID20858722; Chromium Muriaticum; RefChem:54821
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 2106 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | Dissociates above 1300C (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 2.87 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 158.35 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Chromic chloride appears as blue or green colored crystals dissolved in water. Denser than water. Corrosive to metals. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chromium(III) chloride (CrCl3) is a salt that appears as Chromic chloride appears as blue or green colored crystals dissolved in water. Denser than water. Corrosive to metals.. It has a molecular weight of 158.35 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichlorochromium. Boiling point: Dissociates above 1300C (EPA, 1998). Melting point: 2106 °F (EPA, 1998).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Chromium(III) chloride is: CrCl3