- Calcium chromate
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Name = Calcium Chromate
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OtherNames = Calcium chromate (VI)
Calcium monochromate
Calcium Chrome Yellow
C. I. Pigment Yellow 33
Gelbin
Yellow Ultramarine
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 13765-19-0
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RTECS = GB2750000
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Formula = CaCrO4
MolarMass = 156.08 g/mol
Appearance = Bright yellow powder
Solubility = slight to none
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CrystalStruct =monoclinic Calcium chromate (CaCrO4) is a bright yellow solid. It normally occurs as the dihydrate.
Properties
Calcium chromate loses water at 200 °C. Calcium
chromate reacts with organic matter or reducing agents to formchromium(III) . Calcium chromate will react explosively withhydrazine . If mixed withboron and ignited, calcium chromate will burn violently. [ [http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/calciumchromate/recognition.html Occupational Safety And Health Guideline For Calcium Chromate ] ]Uses
It is used as a
pigment , a corrosion inhibitor, and inelectroplating , photochemical processing, and industrialwaste treatment .References
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