Magnesium Chromate

Name:
Magnesium Chromate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	MgCrO4•5H2O
Properties:
Small, readily soluble, yellow crystals.
Use:
Since it does not produce a fusible alkaline residue when thermally decomposed, it is used as a corrosion inhibitor in the water coolant of gas turbine engines. Insoluble basic magnesium chromates also are available. Their potential applications are in the treatment of light metal surfaces.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion.