Chromium(III) sulfate

Chromium(III) sulfate

Chromic sulphate; Dichromium trisulfate

CAS 10101-53-8

Chemical Formula Cr₂(SO₄)₃

Molecular Weight 392.18 g/mol

Chromium(III) sulfate, with the chemical formula Cr₂(SO₄)₃, is an inorganic compound. It's typically a blue-grey solid that turns green when heated due to changes in its hydrated structure. This compound is used in various applications, including tanning leather, as a mordant in dyeing, and in the production of green pigments for paints and ceramics. 

Industrial Uses

1. Fabric solutions

  • Leather Tanning: Basic chromium sulfate is a key ingredient in the tanning process, where it stabilizes collagen fibers in animal hides, making them durable and resistant to decay. This process converts the raw hide into leather. 
  • Dyeing and Pigments: Chromium(III) sulfate can be used in dyeing processes, particularly for khaki cloth and in the production of chrome-based dyes. It also contributes to the green color in paints, varnishes, and inks. It's used as a precursor for synthesizing other chromium-based pigments used in ceramics and other applications.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Chemical Synthesis: Basic chromium sulfate is used in the synthesis of other chromium-containing compounds. It can act as a source of chromium in various reactions.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance Green to violet crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 90°C
Density 3.1 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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