Abstract
The chromium(III) oxide pigments Cr2O3 (chromium oxide green) and CrOOH (chromium oxide hydrate green) are representatives of the inorganic green and blue–green pigments. Cr2O3 pigments are very important for the coloration of paints, coatings, plastics, building materials and other application systems. CrOOH pigments have lost their technical importance because of the low thermal stability. Chromium oxide green pigments are characterized by excellent application properties. They are synthesized starting from alkali dichromates or ammonium dichromate by reduction in liquid or solid phase.
