Chemical & Material
Chromium Trioxide
It is the acidic anhydride of chromic acid, and is sometimes marketed under the same name. This compound is a dark-purple solid under anhydrous conditions, bright orange when wet and which dissolves in water concomitant with hydrolysis. Millions of kilograms are produced annually, mainly for electroplating. Chromium trioxide is a powerful oxidiser and a suspected carcinogen.
- Types
- Purity 99.7% · Purity 99.8% · Purity 99.9%
- Applications
- Printing and Dyeing · Electroplating Industry · Wood Preservation
5 editions21 December 2025