Salts & Minerals
REACH
Chromium trifluoride
CAS Number
7788-97-8
EC Number
232-137-
What is Chromium trifluoride?
Chromium trifluoride (CAS 7788-97-8), also known as chromium fluoride, is an inorganic chromium salt used industrially as a catalyst and surface treatment agent.
Where is Chromium trifluoride used?
- Metal finishing and mining: component in surface treatment baths for chromium deposition and corrosion protection
- Polymer and plastics: catalyst in fluorination reactions and halogenated compound synthesis
- Textile and leather: mordanting and dyeing aid that improves dye fixation and fabric durability
- Paper manufacturing employs it in specialty coating and treatment formulations requiring controlled chromium chemistry.
Commercial specifications
- Technical grade, purity typically 98% and above
- Drum and bulk packaging for industrial procurement volumes
Other Names (Synonyms)
Chromium fluoride|Trifluorochromium|Chromic fluoride|Chromium(III) fluoride
What are the physical properties of Chromium trifluoride?
Melting Point >1000°C
Density 3.8 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Appearance Green crystalline powder or crystals
Color Green
Form powder
Water Solubility insoluble H2O; soluble HCl, violet color [MER06]
Vapor Pressure 0Pa at 20℃
Log P -2 at 20℃
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Chromium trifluoride?
HS Code 28261990
UN Number 1756
ADR Class 8
Packing Group II
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3