Chromium (VI)

Chemical Formula
CrO₄²⁻, Cr₂O₇²⁻ (dažniausios formos)
Compound Type
Inorganic compound (oxidation state +6)
Where Found
Used in metal coatings, pigments, leather tanning, industrial processes
Highly toxic and carcinogenic, causes damage to the skin and respiratory tract, pollutes water and soil

Environmental Hazard