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IUPAC name
chromium(II) oxide
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CrO | |
Molar mass | 67.996 g/mol |
Appearance | black |
Melting point | 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K) (decomposes) |
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cubic, cF8 | |
Fm3m, No. 225 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chromium(II) oxide (CrO) is an inorganic compound composed of chromium and oxygen. It is a black powder that crystallises in the rock salt structure. Hypophosphites may reduce chromium(III) oxide to chromium(II) oxide:
It is readily oxidized by the atmosphere.