Basic Chromium Sulfate
| Name | Basic Chromium Sulfate (BCS) |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 12336-95-7 |
| Formula | Cr₂(SO₄)₃·xH₂O |
| Appearance | Green powder |
| Packaging | 25 kg bag/1000 kg Jumbo Bags. |
Description
Basic Chromium Sulfate, offered by ARchemcore, is a high-quality chromium compound primarily used in the leather tanning industry. It plays a critical role in producing durable, flexible, and high-quality leather with excellent resistance and finish.
It is also widely used in textile dyeing applications and in the synthesis of chromium-based re-tanning agents and chromic compounds.
Chemical Properties
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Fine free-flowing, dark green powder |
| Bulk Density | 0.8 g/ml |
| Chromium as Cr₂O₃ | 25.70 ± 0.2 % w/w |
| Basicity | 32.0 – 34.0 % w/w |
| pH (6% Solution) | 2.8 – 3.2 |
| Matter Insoluble in Water | 0.05 – 0.15 % w/w |
| Chrome (VI) | Not Detected (ppm) |
| Moisture at 105 °C | 9.00 – 10.0 % w/w |
Applications
- Leather Tanning Industry – Used as a primary tanning agent to produce strong, durable, and high-quality leather.
- Re-tanning Agent Synthesis – Used in the production of chromium-based re-tanning chemicals.
- Chromic Compound Production – Acts as a raw material for manufacturing various chromic compounds.
- Textile Dyeing – Used in dyeing khaki cloth and in the manufacture of chrome-based dyestuffs.
