Chromic Acid is most known for its use in the metal finishing (intermediate in chromium plating) industry. Other common uses are as a wood preservative, production of plastic products, ceramic glazes and to clean laboratory glassware. Chromic Acid is also used in Magnetic Tapes, as a Catalyst, in copper stripping, aluminum anodizing, as a corrosion inhibitor, in photography, as a purifying oil and acetylene , also as a oxidizer in organic synthesis. Physical And Chemical Properties Physical State: Odorless dark red deliquescent solid Melting Point: 197 �°C Boiling Point: Decomposes Specific Gravity: 2.70 Solubility in Water: Highly soluble PH: 0.20-2.0 depending on concentration NFPA Ratings: Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity:1 Flash Point: Not combustible Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions Sales Specification Appearance: Dark Red Flakes Chromic Acid: 99.7% SO42-: 0.05% Max Na+: 0.02% Max Substance insoluble in water: 0.01% Max Turbidity: 5.0% Max Iron(Fe): 0.005% Max Packing 110.23 Lb Drum, 18 Drums per Pallet DOT Transportation UN Number: 1463 Proper Shipping Name: Chromium Trioxide, Anhydrous Hazard Class: 5.1 (6.1, 8) Packing Group: II RQ