What is Chromium(III) sulfate?
[[File:Chromium(III) sulfate.jpg|thumb|Chromium(III) sulfate]] '''Chromium(III) sulfate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Cr<sub>2</sub>(SO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>. It is a colored compound. It is made by dissolving [[chromium]] or [[chromium(III) oxide]] in [[sulfuric acid]]. It can also be made by reduction of [[chromate]]s by [[sulfur dioxide]]. It turns green when heated. It is used to make [[leather]]. [[Chrome alum]] was used in the past. It's an irritant. == Related pages == *[[Chromium(III) chloride]] *[[Dichromate]] *[[Chromium]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Chromium compounds]]