Chromium III Chloride, also known as chromic chloride, is a purple solid with a formula CrCl₃. It is used as a precursor to many inorganic compounds of chromium. It can be prepared by the chlorination of chromium metal directly.

Properties of Chromium Chloride 

Chemical Formula : CrCl₃

Appearance : A purple solid when anhydrous and dark green when hexahydrate

Melting Point : 1152 °C (anhydrous) ; 83°C (Hexahydrate)

Boiling Point : 1300 °C

Density : 2.87 g/cm³ (anhydrous) ; 1.760 g/cm³ (hexahydrate)

Molar Mass : 158.36 g/mol (anhydrous) ; 266.45 g/mol (hexahydrate)

Solubility in Water : Slightly Soluble

Uses of Chromium Chloride 

Used in oil-field industry for chrome plating

Used as mordant in dyeing and printing industry

Used in food additives, feed additives and other chromium compounds