Iron Chromate
FERRIC CHROMATE, CHROMITE - FeCrO4
Chemistry
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Hazards
- Iron Chromate
Miscellaneous
- Family: Colorant
- Region: None
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: No
- Generic: No
Notes
A dense compound of iron and chromium.
It is used in glazes to produce gray, brown, or black depending on the base glaze and percentage and other coloring oxides present. Often used in underglazes, engobes and clay bodies.
Data
- Melting Point (MP): 1800C M
- Specific Gravity: 4.50
- Specific Gravity: 4.50
- Melting Point (MP): 1800C M
Linked Articles
CHROMIUM and COMPOUNDS by Edouard Bastarache
CHROMIUM and COMPOUNDS Toxicity by Edouard BastaracheLe CHROME et ses composés - Edouard Bastarache
Discussion of toxicity in French
Suppliers
- Generic
Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
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