acide chromique

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  Date : 1983

  Définition

  A water-soluble inorganic acid which, in the solid state, consists of dark red granules derived from sodium chromate by reaction with sulfuric acid, or from chromite ore.
  
  A powerful oxidant with uses as a catalyst.

  Note :

  It is an extremely strong oxidizing agent and is corrosive to tissue; safe handling requires that it be kept away from organic materials and reducing agents, as it may ignite or even explode on contact. It has a variety of uses, among which are as a chemical intermediate, as a colorant in ceramic products, in metal cleaning, and in plating. Its chemicalformula is CrO₃ (anhydrous), whereas in solution it is H₂CrO₄.

  Terme :

  1. chromic acid

  Termes associés :

  1. chromium trioxide
  2. chromic anhydride