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Properties

Melting point:: 1857 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:: 2672 °C (lit.)

Density: 7.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Flash point:: 50 °F

storage temp.: no restrictions.

solubility: reacts with dilute acid solutions

form: powder

color: Silver-gray

Specific Gravity: 7.2

PH: <1 (H2O, 20°C)

Odor: Odorless

Resistivity: 12.7 μΩ-cm, 20°C

Water Solubility: Insoluble in water.

Merck: 13,2252

Exposure limits: TLV-TWA: chromium metal 0.5 mg/m³ (ACGIH and MSHA), 1 mg/m³ (OSHA); Cr(II) and Cr(III) compounds 0.5 mg/m³ (ACGIH); Cr(VI) compounds, water soluble and certain water insoluble, 0.05 mg/m³ (ACGIH).

Stability:: Stable. Incompatible with carbonates, strong bases, mineral acids, lithium, sulfur dioxide, strong acids.

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS): GHS02,GHS08,GHS09

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements: H410-H351-H228

Precautionary statements: P201-P202-P280-P308+P313-P405-P501a-P210-P240

Hazard Codes: F,C,Xn,Xi

Risk Statements: 11-20/21/22-34-40-23-67-36

Safety Statements: 16-26-36/37/39-45-36/37-27

RIDADR: UN 2924 3/PG 2

WGK Germany: 3

RTECS: GB4200000

Autoignition Temperature: 580°C

TSCA: Yes

HS Code: 8112 21 90

HazardClass: 4.1

PackingGroup: III

Toxicity: Elemental chromium and certain chromium compounds have been designated as carcinogens, hazardous substances, hazardous waste constituents, and priority toxic pollutants. Some of those compounds designated as hazardous are chromic acetate, chromic acid, chromic sulfate, and chromous chloride. Although chromium in the 6+ state is regarded as being the most carcinogenic, there are 6+ compounds that appear to be non-carcinogenic. In addition to their possible carcinogenicity, chromium compounds may have local allergic effects leading to dermatitis. Systemically, 6+ chromium compounds are irritants to the respiratory system and may give rise to pulmonary edema.

IDLA: 250 mg Cr/m3

Use

The best-known use of chromium is for the plating of metal and plastic parts to producea shiny, reflective finish on automobile trim, household appliances, and other items where abright finish is considered attractive. It also protects iron and steel from corrosion.It is used to make alloys, especially stainless steel for cookware, and items for whichstrength and protection from rusting and high heat are important.Its compounds are used for high-temperature electrical equipment, for tanning leather, asa mordant (fixes the dyes in textiles so that they will not run), and as an antichalking agentfor paints.Some research has shown that, even though most chromium compounds are toxic, a smalltrace of chromium is important for a healthy diet for humans. A deficiency produces diabeteslike symptoms, which can be treated with a diet of whole-grain cereal, liver, and brewer’s yeast.

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