Chromium(III) Chloride

CrCl₃

IUPAC: Chromium(III) chloride

CAS: 10025-73-7

Übersicht

Chromium(III) chloride is a purple-green salt used as a catalyst and mordant. Unlike hexavalent chromium compounds, trivalent chromium is relatively non-toxic.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500
Chromium Cr 1 51,9960

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Cl
Chlorine ×3
67,2%
Cr
Chromium ×1
32,8%

Verwendung

  • • Catalyst
  • • Dyeing mordant
  • • Chrome tanning
  • • Dietary supplement (Cr(III))

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Trivalent chromium in this compound is an essential trace nutrient, unlike toxic Cr(VI)

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Cr](Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
158,36 g/mol
Dichte
2,8700 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1152,0 °C
Löslichkeit
585 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
156,8471
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chromium(III) Chloride?
Chromium(III) Chloride (CrCl₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Chromium(III) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Chromium(III) Chloride?
Chromium(III) Chloride has a molar mass of 158.36 g/mol.
What state is Chromium(III) Chloride at room temperature?
Chromium(III) Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Chromium(III) Chloride organic or inorganic?
Chromium(III) Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Chromium(III) Chloride?
Chromium(III) Chloride (CrCl₃) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Chromium (Cr).