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Chromium(III) oxide

IUPAC: oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium

Cr2O3 Inorganic Compounds CAS 1308-38-9
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Formula / NotationCr2O3
CAS Number1308-38-9
Molecular Weight151.990
Melting Point2435 °C
Boiling Point4000 °C
Density5.22 at 25 °C
SolubilityIn water, 3.13 ug/L at 20 °C, pH 6; 2.96 ug/L at 20 °C, pH 8
AppearancePellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid
Also Known Asoxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium; 1308-38-9; Chromia; Dichromium trioxide; CHROMIC OXIDE; Chrome Green; Chrome oxide; Green chromium oxide; Green cinnabar; Chrome ochre
CategoryInorganic Compounds

What is Chromium(III) oxide?

Chromium(III) oxide (Cr2O3) is an inorganic compound that appears as Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid. It has a molecular weight of 151.990 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium. Boiling point: 4000 °C. Melting point: 2435 °C.

Formula & Notation

Cr2O3

IUPAC Name: oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium

Other Names / Synonyms: oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium; 1308-38-9; Chromia; Dichromium trioxide; CHROMIC OXIDE; Chrome Green; Chrome oxide; Green chromium oxide; Green cinnabar; Chrome ochre

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid. Molecular formula: Cr2O3. Molecular weight: 151.990 g/mol. Boiling point: 4000 °C. Melting point: 2435 °C. Density: 5.22 at 25 °C. Solubility: In water, 3.13 ug/L at 20 °C, pH 6; 2.96 ug/L at 20 °C, pH 8.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point2435 °C
Boiling Point4000 °C
Density5.22 at 25 °C
Molecular Weight151.990
SolubilityIn water, 3.13 ug/L at 20 °C, pH 6; 2.96 ug/L at 20 °C, pH 8
AppearancePellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid

Uses & Applications

Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.

Safety Information

May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.

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Key Facts

Term Chromium(III) oxide
Formula Cr2O3
CAS Number 1308-38-9
Molecular Weight 151.990
Synonyms oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium; 1308-38-9; Chromia; Dichromium trioxide; CHROMIC OXIDE; Chrome Green; Chrome oxide; Green chromium oxide; Green cinnabar; Chrome ochre

Frequently Asked Questions

Chromium(III) oxide (Cr2O3) is an inorganic compound that appears as Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid. It has a molecular weight of 151.990 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxo(oxochromiooxy)chromium. Boiling point: 4000 °C. Melting point: 2435 °C.

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