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CHROMIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
H2CrO4
formula, see observation
7738-94-5
CAS number
DEF

An acid ... analogous to sulfuric acid but known only in solution and especially in the form of its salts (as lead chromate), most of which are yellow and are toxic, causing ulcers on the skin or mucous membrances.

CONT

Norman Sunderland ... found that he could break leaves down to individual cells by treating them with a macerating agent such as chromic acid.

OBS

Chemical formula: H2CrO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H2CrO4
formula, see observation
7738-94-5
CAS number
CONT

Le chromage de décoration s'effectue par électrolyse à partir d'un bain d'acide chromique [...] et d'acide sulfurique à une température de 35°/50°.

OBS

Formule chimique : H2CrO4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H2CrO4
formula, see observation
7738-94-5
CAS number
OBS

Cristales rojos, soluble en agua, alcohol y aceites minerales. Delicuescente; muy tóxico; corrosivo para la piel. Agente oxidante; puede explotar en contacto con materias orgánicas. Acido dibásico. Por acción de los ácidos fuertes dimeriza, formando ácido dicrómico.

OBS

El verdadero ácido crómico sólo existe en solución.

OBS

Fórmula química: H2 CrO4

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