Chromyl chloride facts for kids
Chromyl chloride, also known as chromium oxychloride, is a special kind of chemical. It's a bright red liquid. Its chemical formula is CrO2Cl2. This formula tells us it's made of chromium, oxygen, and chlorine.
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What is Chromyl Chloride?
Chromyl chloride is a chemical compound. It looks like a deep red liquid. Scientists study it because of its interesting properties.
How is it Made?
Scientists make chromyl chloride in a lab. They mix hydrochloric acid with other chemicals. These chemicals can be chromium(VI) oxide or potassium chromate.
What Does it Do?
Chromyl chloride is a very strong 'oxidizer'. This means it can easily take electrons from other substances. When it does this, it makes those substances change. For example, if you mix it with sulfur, it makes the sulfur change.
It is also used in a special test. This test helps scientists find out if a substance contains 'chloride'. Chloride is a type of chlorine.
Is it Safe?
Chromyl chloride is quite dangerous. It contains a type of chromium called 'chromium(VI)'. This form of chromium can be harmful. It also has some hydrochloric acid in it. Because it's so reactive, it can react with things like grease. It can even react with some types of plastic.
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Chromyl chloride is often stored in sealed glass ampoules to prevent vapours leaking out of the container
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In Spanish: Cloruro de cromilo para niños
