Chromium Oxide Green (Pigment Green 17)
CAS Number: 1308-38-9
Chromium Oxide Green (Cr2O3, Pigment Green 17) is an extremely durable, olive-green inorganic pigment known for its exceptional heat stability (up to 1000°C), outstanding lightfastness, and resistance to acids, alkalis, and solvents. It is widely used in camouflage coatings, roofing tiles, ceramics, glass, and high-temperature industrial applications. Chemzip supplies Cr2O3 pigment in standard and fine particle grades.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Dull olive green powder |
| Cr2O3 content (%) | ≥98.5 |
| oil absorption (g/100g) | 10–20 |
| particle size D50 (μm) | 1.0–3.0 |
Applications
- Military and architectural camouflage coating
- Ceramic, porcelain, and glaze green coloring
- Roofing tile and cement product coloring
- High-temperature industrial coating and refractory
- Glass and vitreous enamel coloring at high firing temperatures
Key Features
- Exceptional heat stability to 1000°C for glass, ceramic, and refractory coloring
- Highest lightfastness rating 8 Blue Wool for permanent exterior durability
- Low oil absorption enables high pigment loadings at low viscosity
- Hexavalent chromium-free — Cr(VI) content <2 ppm for regulatory compliance
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CAS Number
1308-38-9
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