Chromous Chloride

Name:
Chromous Chloride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	chromium chloride
M Formula:	CrCl2
Properties:
White, deliquescent needles. D 2.878 (25C), mp 824C, active reducing agent. Very soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol and ether.
Derivation:
Reaction of the metal with anhydrous hydrogen chloride.
Hazard:
A poison. TLV: 0.5 mg(Cr)/m3.
Use:
Reducing agent, catalyst, reagent, chromizing.