| Identification | |
| Name: | Chromium oxide |
| Synonyms: | Chromium sesquioxide;Chromia;Chrome green;Eskolaite;Dichromium trioxide;Chromium(III) oxide; |
| CAS: | 1308-38-9 |
| EINECS: | 215-160-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cr2O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 151.99 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/2Cr.3O |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Flash Point: | 3000oC |
| Density: | 5.21 |
| Stability: | Stable. |
| Refractive index: | 2.551 |
| Water Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Appearance: | green crystalline powder |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. Chromium and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. |
| HS Code: | 28199090 |
| Flash Point: | 3000oC |
| Storage Temperature: | Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | Dark red, bipyramidal prismatic crystals, flakes or granular powder BROWN SOLID Flake, ground powder form Dark-red ... flakes or powder [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution (H2CrO4)]. |
| Usage: | In abrasives & electric semiconductors, in alloys. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. TLV: 0.5
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