Chromium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cr(NO3)3, mainly used in the manufacture of chromium-containing catalysts, glass, ceramic glaze, can also be used as mordant and corrosion inhibitor for printing and dyeing fabrics.

Chromium nitrate appears as a purple-colored crystalline solid. Less dense than water. May ignite organic materials upon contact. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Toxic by ingestion.

• Properties

Compound Formula : CrN3O9

Appearance : Violet Crystals

Melting Point : 60 °C

Density : 1.8 g/cm3

Exact Mass : 237.904

Monoisotopic Mass : 237.904

Molecular Weight : 400.15

• Synonyms

Chromic nitrate, Chromium trinitrate, Chromium(III) nitrate, Chromium (3+) nitrate, Chromic nitrate nonahydrate, Chromium nitrate nonahydrate, Chromium trinitrate nonahydrate