Description

Chromium(III) Fluoride Tetrahydrate is an inorganic salt valued for its role as a source of both chromium and fluoride ions in specialized industrial processes. This compound is particularly significant for applications requiring controlled reactivity and specific crystalline properties. It is primarily utilized in sectors such as metallurgy, ceramics, and advanced materials research where precise chemical precursors are essential.

Application

• Metallurgical Processing: Used as a fluxing agent and as a source of chromium for alloy surface treatments and coatings.
• Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a colorant and opacifier in specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts for fluorination and other organic reactions.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a high-purity starting material in inorganic synthesis and materials science research.
• Surface Treatment: Used in specific metal finishing and conversion coating processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium(III) Fluoride Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	123333-98-2
Molecular Formula	CrF3 · 4H2O
Molecular Weight	181.03 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Chromium trifluoride tetrahydrate; Chromic fluoride tetrahydrate; Tris(fluorido)chromium tetrahydrate; CrF3·4H2O; Chromium(3+) fluoride tetrahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Chromium(III) Fluoride Tetrahydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CrF3·4H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	38.0 - 40.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %

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