Difference between revisions of "Chromium potassium sulfate"

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potassium chrome alum; chrome alum; potassium chromium sulfate; chrome potash alum
 
potassium chrome alum; chrome alum; potassium chromium sulfate; chrome potash alum
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. 
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* Contact may cause irritation.
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC222520050&productDescription=CHROMIUM+POTASSIUM+SULFATE+5G&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in water
 
Soluble in water
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.  Contact may cause irritation.
 
  
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==

Latest revision as of 15:28, 29 May 2022

Description

Dark, violet crystals used as a hardener in photographic processing solutions. Chromium potassium sulfate is also used in chrome tanning baths for leather and as a mordant for textile dyeing.

Synonyms and Related Terms

potassium chrome alum; chrome alum; potassium chromium sulfate; chrome potash alum

Risks

  • Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
  • Contact may cause irritation.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water

Composition CrK(SO4)2.12H2O
CAS 10141-00-1
Melting Point 89 C
Density 1.813 g/ml

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979