4020. Ferric Chromate(VI)

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10294-52-7
Chromic acid iron(3+) salt (3:2); C.I. Pigment Yellow 45; C.I. 77505; Siderin yellow.
Cr3Fe2O12; mol wt 459.67.
Cr 33.93%, Fe 24.30%, O 41.77%.
Fe2(CrO4)3.

Description and references

Preparation: Boericke, Bangert, Bur. Mines Rep. Invest. 3813, 19 pp (1945), C.A. 39, 51647 (1945).

Properties

Yellow powder. Practically insol in water. Sol in HCl.

Use

Pigment for ceramics, glass and enamels.