Chromic fluoride
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Description
Dark, green needle-like crystals. Chromic fluoride is used for printing, dyeing and mothproofing woolen fabrics. It was also used for hardening marble and polishing metals.
Synonyms and Related Terms
chromium (III) fluoride; chromium trifluoride
Other Properties
Insoluble in water, ethanol
| Composition | CrF3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7788-97-8 |
| Melting Point | 1000 |
| Density | 3.8 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 108.99 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic. Contact with skin and eyes will cause burns.
Toxicology: info
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: Entry 2279