Chromium sulfate (CrSO₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound based on chromium and sulfate chemistry, typically encountered as a hydrated salt or oxidic precursor rather than a dense structural ceramic. Industrial applications center on chromium electroplating processes, leather tanning, and as a precursor material for chromium oxide ceramics used in refractory and pigment applications. Engineers select chromium sulfate derivatives for corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and as a feedstock for high-performance ceramic coatings, though dense monolithic chromium sulfate ceramics are uncommon in structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1203 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6780 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1744 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.424 | eV/atom | — |