10103-47-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Chromium nitrate
• Synonyms: CHROMIUM(II)NITRATE
• CAS NO: 10103-47-6
• Molecular Formula: CH2O2.1/3Cr
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 236-921-1
• Mol File: 10103-47-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 83°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 49.8mmHg at 25°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: Chromium nitrate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Chromium nitrate(10103-47-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Chromium nitrate(10103-47-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 10103-47-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Chromium nitrate is a crystalline substance that can appear in various shades of green-brown or purple, and it exists in different hydrated forms.

Uses

Used in Chemical Industry:
Chromium nitrate is used as a chemical reagent for various applications, including the production of dyes, pigments, and other chemicals. Its unique properties make it suitable for use in a range of chemical processes.
Used in Glass Industry:
In the glass industry, chromium nitrate is used as a colorant to impart a green or yellow hue to the glass. Its ability to provide specific coloration makes it a valuable component in the production of decorative and functional glass products.
Used in Ceramic Industry:
Chromium nitrate is also utilized in the ceramic industry as a glaze colorant. It helps to create a variety of colors and effects on ceramic surfaces, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of ceramic items.
Used in Analytical Chemistry:
Chromium nitrate serves as an analytical reagent in various laboratory tests and procedures. Its chemical properties make it useful for the detection, measurement, and analysis of different substances.
Used in Photography:
In the field of photography, chromium nitrate is employed as a sensitizer to improve the sensitivity of photographic emulsions. This enhances the quality and performance of photographic films and papers.
Used in Electroplating:
Chromium nitrate is used in electroplating processes as a source of chromium ions. It helps to deposit a layer of chromium onto various substrates, providing a durable and corrosion-resistant coating.
Used in Wood Preservation:
In the wood preservation industry, chromium nitate is used as a preservative to protect wood from decay, fungi, and insects. Its effectiveness in preventing wood degradation makes it a valuable component in wood treatment processes.

Potential Exposure

Chromium nitrate is used in the preparation of chrome catalysts, in textile printing operations; and as a corrosion inhibitor. Used to make other chemicals.

Shipping

UN2720 Chromium nitrate, Hazard Class: 5.1; Labels: 5.1-Oxidizer

Incompatibilities

This chemical is a strong oxidizer. Contact with reducing agents; fuels, ethers, and other flammable and combustible materials cause a fire and explosion hazard. Violent reaction with many compounds, including reducing agents; alcohols, chemically active metals; combustible materials, strong acids, alkaline earth sulfides, aluminum carbides, aluminum, amines, calcium sulfide, carbides, chlorine trifluoride, glycerin, hydrides, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydroxylamine, magnesium, metal powders, metal sulfides, molybdenum, phenylhydrazine, phosphorous red/friction, phosphorous trichloride, silicon, sulfides, sulfur, sulfur Chromium Nitrate 845 dioxide, sulfur/friction, sulfuric acid, tungsten, hydrogen trisulfide

Waste Disposal

Precipitate chromium as the hydroxide. Dewater the sludge and dispose of in singlepurpose dumps.

InChI:InChI=1/Cr.HNO3/c;2-1(3)4/h;(H,2,3,4)