Chromium trioxide flakes by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as chromium (VI) oxide, this is an oxide of chromium. The reagent is available as a dark red powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point at 197 C, and a boiling point at 250 C. Chromium trioxide can be prepared by treating sodium chromate or the corresponding sodium dichromate with sulphuric acid. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 1333-82-0 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: CrO3 Molecular weight: 99.99 Assay: Minimum 99 % Analytical grade reagentChromium trioxide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Chromium trioxide is broadly utilized in chrome plating. It can produce chromate films which resist corrosion. Chromium trioxide is also used to apply types of anodic coating to aluminium, that is primarily used in aerospace applications. It is furthermore used to produce synthetic rubies. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.