Iron(II) chromite is an inorganic compound with the

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FeCr₂O₄.

Preparation

It is created by the

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chromium(III) oxide Chromium(III) oxide (or chromia) is an inorganic compound with the formula . It is one of the principal oxides of chromium and is used as a pigment. In nature, it occurs as the rare mineral eskolaite. Structure and properties has the corundum ...

and

iron(II) oxide Iron(II) oxide or ferrous oxide is the inorganic compound with the formula FeO. Its mineral form is known as wüstite. One of several iron oxides, it is a black-colored powder that is sometimes confused with rust, the latter of which consists ...

at 1600 °C. It also occurs in nature as the mineral chromite, though with many impurities.

Uses

It is used as a commercial source of chromium and its compounds.University of Akron Chemical Database
It is also used as a catalyst in the synthesis of hydrogen (H₂) from the reaction between carbon monoxide and water vapor.

Safety

Its dust particles may cause irritation; inhalation and ingestion of its dust should be avoided. Swallowing larger amounts may cause injury.

References

{{Iron compounds Iron(II) compounds Chromium(III) compounds Chromium–oxygen compounds