 | ||
Appearance green, gelatinous precipitate | ||
Chromium(III) hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cr(OH)3. It is polymer with a undefined structure and low solubility. It is amphoteric, dissolving in both strong base and strong acid.
It is used as a pigment, as a mordant, and as a catalyst for organic reactions.
It is manufactured by adding a solution of ammonium hydroxide to a solution of chromium salt.
References
Chromium(III) hydroxide Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA