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Chromic Acid is a strong oxidizing agent that is highly corrosive. It is commonly used in electroplating, metal cleaning, and in the manufacture of chromium-based chemicals. It is typically available as a concentrated aqueous solution.
- Electroplating: Used for chrome plating on metals.
- Metal Cleaning: Applied in the cleaning and pickling of metals.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of chromium chemicals.
- Leather Tanning: Used in leather processing to create durable and flexible leather.
- Laboratory Use: Used in organic synthesis and chemical analysis.
Appearance
Red crystalline solid or yellowish liquid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
H2CrO4
Molecular Weight
118.01 g/mol
Melting Point
196 °C (decomposes)
Density
2.52 g/cm³ (at 25 °C)
Solubility
Soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
<1 (strongly acidic)
Chemical Stability
Stable under dry conditions but highly corrosive and reactive in aqueous solutions
IUPAC Name
dihydroxy(dioxo)chromium
Molekulýar formula
H2CrO4
Molekulýar agram
118.01 g/mol
SMILES
O[Cr](=O)(=O)O
InChIKey
KRVSOGSZCMJSLX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H350 May cause cancer
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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