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chromic acid

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Chromic acid, also known as chromium trioxide (CrO3), is a powerful oxidizing agent that exists as a bright orange-red solid. It is synthesized by the reaction of chromate salts with strong acids, such as sulfuric acid. Chromic acid finds applications in various industries, including electroplating, anodizing, and organic synthesis. It is used for chromium plating, where it acts as an electrolyte to deposit a thin layer of chromium onto metal surfaces, enhancing their corrosion resistance and hardness. Chromic acid is also employed in anodizing, a process that forms a protective oxide layer on aluminum surfaces, improving their durability and appearance. In organic chemistry, chromic acid is utilized as an oxidizing agent for the conversion of alcohols to ketones or aldehydes. Chromic acid is also a key component in the production of pigments, dyes, and catalysts. However, it is a toxic and corrosive substance and should be handled with caution. Its use has been limited due to its environmental impact and potential health risks. Research on chromic acid focuses on its synthesis, properties, and applications, as well as its environmental and health impacts.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID24425
CHEBI ID33143
MeSH IDM0107377

Synonyms (31)

Synonym
dihydroxy(dioxo)chromium
[cro2(oh)2]
chromic(vi) acid
CHEBI:33143 ,
dihydroxidodioxidochromium
tetraoxochromic acid
7738-94-5
dihydrogen(tetraaoxidochromate)
ccris 8994
acide chromique [french]
chromic acid (h2cro4)
einecs 231-801-5
ai3-51760
hsdb 6769
epa pesticide chemical code 021101
caswell no. 221
chromic acid
sa8vov0v7q ,
unii-sa8vov0v7q
acide chromique
KRVSOGSZCMJSLX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
AKOS025243247
j34.508c ,
chromium hydroxide oxide (cr(oh)2o2)
DTXSID8034455 ,
Q422642
AMY22327
pesticide code: 021101
(cro2(oh)2)
dtxcid6014455
chromium hydrogen oxide

Research Excerpts

Overview

Chromic acid is a strong metal acid and acute poisoning is very rare, but very serious with severe skin injury, renal and liver failure.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Chromic acid is a strong metal acid and acute poisoning is very rare, but very serious with severe skin injury, renal and liver failure. "( Survival after severe acute chromic acid poisoning complicated with renal and liver failure.
Baresic, M; Gasparovic, V; Gornik, I; Gubarev, N; Radonic, R; Zlopasa, O, 2009
)
2.09

Treatment

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"The treatment of chromic acid burns is reviewed and a protocol of management suggested."( Chromic acid burns; beware, be aggressive, be watchful.
Gowar, JP; Terrill, PJ, 1990
)
2.05

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" At the same time, with the development of its uses, the adverse effects of chromium compounds in human health were being defined."( Toxic effects of chromium and its compounds.
Baruthio, F,
)
0.13

Compound-Compound Interactions

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" This case reminds that clinicians shall strengthen the understanding of chromic acid burns, especially for the patient combined with thermal burns, timely and effective treatment of wounds after burns, close monitoring of liver and kidney function and blood chromium concentration, and early application of antidote are necessary."( [Early debridement combined with antidote in the treatment of one patient with chromic acid burn and acute kidney injury].
Jin, JJ; Luo, Y; Xu, G; Zhang, Y, 2020
)
1.02
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
oxidising agentA substance that removes electrons from another reactant in a redox reaction.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
chromium oxoacid
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (111)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199050 (45.05)18.7374
1990's26 (23.42)18.2507
2000's16 (14.41)29.6817
2010's15 (13.51)24.3611
2020's4 (3.60)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 73.74

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index73.74 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.80 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.37 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index127.74 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.01 (0.95)

This Compound (73.74)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews5 (4.13%)6.00%
Case Studies19 (15.70%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other97 (80.17%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]