Chemical Formula: CrCl? · 6H?O
Molecular Weight: 266.45 g/mol
Chromium Chloride is a dark green to violet crystalline compound widely used in electroplating, catalysts, textile dyeing, and laboratory applications. It is available as Chromium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate (CrCl?·6H?O) and is known for its high solubility in water, excellent stability, and strong reducing properties. This compound serves as a source of trivalent chromium (Cr³?) in numerous industrial and research processes.

Applications

• Electroplating Industry:
  Used as a source of chromium ions for chrome plating and surface finishing on metals.

• Catalyst Production:
  Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of chromium-based catalysts for organic and petrochemical reactions.

• Textile & Dyeing:
  Used as a mordant to fix dyes on fabrics and improve color fastness.

• Chemical Manufacturing:
  Employed in the preparation of other chromium salts and complexes.

• Laboratory Use:
  Utilized as a reagent and analytical standard in research and educational institutions.