VWR Chromium(III) oxide, TECHNICAL

Chromium(III) Oxide (Cr₂O₃) is a high-temperature, corrosion-resistant inorganic green pigment and refractory oxide used in ceramics, metallurgy, glassmaking, polishing, and coatings. This technical grade material is suitable for industrial applications, where precise analytical purity is not required but consistent performance, thermal stability, and chemical inertness are essential.

Key Features

• High Melting Point (2435 °C) – Excellent thermal stability for refractory applications
• Chemically Inert – Resistant to corrosion, acids, and environmental degradation
• Green Pigment (Green 17) – Widely used in ceramics, paints, and plastics
• Technical Grade – Cost-effective for industrial-scale applications
• Ambient Storage – Stable, shelf-ready packaging

Specifications

Applications

• Ceramics & Glazes – High-temperature stable green coloring agent
• Refractory Materials – Additive for firebrick, crucibles, and high-temp coatings
• Pigments & Paints – Used in industrial coatings, enamel, and cement coloring
• Polishing Compounds – Component in metal and optical surface finishing pastes
• Glass & Metallurgy – Flux and colorant in specialty glass and alloy production

Ordering Information

VWR® Chromium(III) Oxide, Technical Grade provides excellent thermal, chemical, and mechanical performance in industrial processes. Its utility as a green pigment, refractory additive, and surface treatment compound makes it indispensable in ceramics, glass, metallurgy, and materials processing.