• Chromic Acid Synonyms:

chromic acid, chromium oxide, CrO3, chromic anhydride, chromic oxide, chromium(VI) oxide (1:3), chromium trioxide, CAS# 1333-82-0 (CrO3)

• Chromic Acid Designations:

Chemical Name: Chromic oxide (acid)

Chemical Formula: CrO₃

• Chromic Acid Description:

A hexavalent chromium compound and a powerful oxidizing agent. Dark-red, odorless flakes or powder. [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution (H2CrO4).]

• Chromic Acid Typical Chemical Properties Available:

Purities available from 99% to 99.999%.

• Chromic Acid Typical Physical Properties Available:

a) As a solid: Various granulations available from 3-6 mm fused pieces down to as small as nanoparticles

b) As a liquid: Liquid chromic acid (35%)

• Chromic Acid Nominal Physical Constants:

• Chromic Acid Typical Applications:

Chromium plating, wood preservation industry, anodizing aluminum, corrosion resistance applications, sealing phosphate coatings applied to iron or steel, bright dipping of brass, acid cleaning of Al and Mg and organic synthesis.

• Chromic Acid Packaging Comment and Options:

Chromic acid is a powerful oxidizing agent. Shipped only in steel drums.

• Chromic Acid TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

a) Listed. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404

b) NIOSH Cancer Site- lung cancer

• NIOSH Pocket Guide To Chemical Hazards- Chromic acid

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• Chromic Acid Representative Chemical Abstract Service Number:

CAS# 1333-82-0 (CrO3)  

• Chromic Acid DOT Number:

a) NA 1463 (solid)

b) UN 1755 (solution)