Chromium potassium sulfate
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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