- Chromium(III) sulfide
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Chromium(III) Sulfide Identifiers CAS number 12018-22-3 PubChem 159397 Properties Molecular formula Cr2S3 Molar mass 200.19 g/mol Appearance Brown to black odorless powder Density 3.77 g/cm3 Melting point 1350 °C
Solubility in water insoluble Hazards MSDS [1] NFPA 704 
010Related compounds Other anions Chromium(III) oxide 
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Chromium(III) Sulfide is the sulfide salt of trivalent chromium.
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Preparation
It may be formed by the reaction of hydrogen sulfide with chromium(III) oxide or other chromium salts.
Properties
Chromium(III) sulfide appears as a brownish black powder that melts at 1350 C. It is essentially insoluble in water.[1] When heated sufficiently, it will oxidize in the presence of air or oxygen, though it is otherwise fairly stable.
Health effects
Chromium is not a confirmed carcinogen in humans. However, because chromium(III) sulfide is fairly insoluble in water, it is much less toxic than other chromium compounds.
References
Chromium compounds Categories:- Chromium compounds
- Sulfides
- Inorganic compound stubs
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