In aqueous solution it rapidly decomposes to form oxygen gas and chromium salts.
One of the many problems with using a chromic acid bath is that chromium salts are very toxic, and should not be allowed to enter waterways.
Chrome leather: leather which is tanned solely with chromium salts.
Although trivalent chromium is far less poisonous than hexavalent, chromium salts are generally considered toxic.
This conversion occurs during the liming process, before introduction of the tanning agent (chromium salts).
There are chromium salt and marble deposits.
They are named as such because they can be visualized by staining with chromium salts.
Others die or suffer permanent kidney or liver damage from traditional remedies that include toxic elements like chromium salts.
Because of their toxicity, chromium(VI) salts are used for the preservation of wood.
It is manufactured by adding a solution of ammonium hydroxide to a solution of chromium salt.