Description

Chromium Hexacarbonyl is an organometallic compound consisting of a chromium atom bonded to six carbonyl ligands. This compound is a critical precursor in organometallic chemistry and materials science, valued for its role in depositing high-purity chromium metal and chromium-containing thin films. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical synthesis industries who require a reliable, high-purity source of chromium(0).

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key volatile precursor for depositing ultra-thin chromium metal films and chromium-based compounds on substrates for microelectronics and wear-resistant coatings.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a fundamental starting material for synthesizing novel chromium-based catalysts used in organic transformations, including polymerization and hydrogenation reactions.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for the preparation of other chromium carbonyl complexes and organochromium compounds in research and development laboratories.
• Surface Modification & Nanomaterials: Used in the functionalization of surfaces and the bottom-up synthesis of chromium-containing nanoparticles and nanostructures.
• Spectroscopy & Analytical Standards: Employed as a standard or reference material in infrared (IR) spectroscopy and other analytical techniques due to its well-defined carbonyl stretching frequencies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium Hexacarbonyl
CAS No.	13007-92-6
Molecular Formula	Cr(CO)6
Molecular Weight	220.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexacarbonylchromium; Chromium Carbonyl; Chromium(0) Hexacarbonyl; Chromium Carbonyl (Cr(CO)6); Chromium Hexacarbonyl, 98%; Chromium Carbonyl Cr(CO)6; Chromium Carbonyl Powder
EINECS	235-851-8

Quality Control

Our Chromium Hexacarbonyl is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques, including infrared spectroscopy (IR), elemental analysis, and gas chromatography (GC). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and kept away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Chromium content)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	~150°C (dec.)
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., hexane, toluene)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.