Chromium(III) chloride

Chromium(III) chloride is a chemical compound consisting of one chromium atom bonded to three chloride atoms. It appears as a dark green or brownish crystalline solid. This compound is used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of pigments for coloring ceramics and glasses, and as a starting material in the synthesis of other chromium compounds. It is typically handled with care because it can be toxic and harmful if ingested, inhaled, or if it comes into contact with skin. In aqueous solutions, chromium(III) chloride exists as hydrated ions, making it soluble in water.