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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: handbook data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Handbook data used

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
No information
Author:
D.F. Smith, F.A. Hartgen (U.S. Bur. Mines Rep. Investigat. Nr 2917[1929]1/3; Fuel 8 [1929] 302)
Year:
1962
Bibliographic source:
Gmelin Handbook of inorganic chemistry Cr 52 Part B p. 518

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
Handbook data used.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Potassium chromate
EC Number:
232-140-5
EC Name:
Potassium chromate
Cas Number:
7789-00-6
Molecular formula:
CrH2O4.2K
IUPAC Name:
dipotassium dioxochromiumbis(olate)

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
968.3 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
melting point is 968.3C