Characteristic

Chromium(III) phosphate describes inorganic compounds with the chemical formula CrPO₄.(H₂O)n, where n = 0, 4, or 6. All are deeply colored solids. Anhydrous CrPO₄ is green. The hexahydrate CrPO4•6H2O is violet.

Chemical formula:CrPO₄•4H₂O

Molar mass:219.026 g/mol

Density:2.26 g/ml, 25°C

Solubility in water:insoluble

Application

It is used as an additive in drugs, anti-corrosive pigments, catalysts and polymer manufacture, is also used to catalyze cation exchange in sorption reactions, as a laminated structure to dampen vibration and noise in a motor.