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Chrome Oxide Green
High-Performance Pigment Green 17
Manali Pigments manufactures premium Chrome Oxide Green (Pigment Green 17) entirely in-house, delivering a stable and durable green pigment for extreme industrial environments. With heat resistance up to 1000°C, absolute lightfastness and chemical inertness, chromium oxide green pigment supports heavy-duty coatings, ceramics, refractories and construction materials.
What Is Chromium Oxide Green Pigment?
Chromium oxide green pigment—classified as Pigment Green 17 (PG 17) with the chemical formula Cr2O3—is a highly stable inorganic pigment produced through high-temperature calcination of chromium compounds. Its dense chromium(III) oxide crystal structure gives chrome oxide green pigment strong durability and chemical stability.
Unlike organic green pigments such as Phthalocyanine Green (PG 7), which provide brilliant transparency and high tinting strength, Pigment Green 17 provides absolute opacity, a matte finish and resistance to heat, light and aggressive chemicals. It is therefore selected for ceramic pigment, refractory pigment, industrial coating and construction applications where long-term stability is more important than decorative brilliance.
The Manali Manufacturing Advantage
Manali Pigments manufactures 100% of its chrome oxide green entirely in-house—from raw material preparation through high-temperature calcination to final precision milling. This Uncompromising Durability, 100% In-House Controlled approach gives the production team control over the parameters that determine shade, opacity, tinting strength and particle-size distribution.
Manali controls kiln temperatures, residence times and atmospheric conditions during calcination, then controls washing, drying and precision milling. This supports consistent particle size and batch-to-batch shade performance. The internal ISO 9001:2015 quality-management system governs production, while STAR EXPORT HOUSE recognition supports reliable international delivery.
Extreme Technical Specifications
Pigment Green 17 (Cr2O3) delivers performance characteristics suited to demanding industrial applications. Its heat stability, lightfastness and chemical inertness make it a durable inorganic choice where organic green pigments are unsuitable.
Heat Stability
1000°C (1832°F)
Chrome oxide green pigment withstands continuous temperatures up to 1000°C without color shift, degradation or loss of opacity, supporting ceramic glazes, refractory applications and high-temperature coil coatings.
Weather & Lightfastness
Absolute Maximum (8/8)
PG 17 achieves the maximum lightfastness rating of 8 on the 8-point Blue Wool Scale, supporting exterior architectural and infrastructure applications.
Chemical Inertness
Resists Acids & Alkalis
Chromium(III) oxide is resistant to strong mineral acids, concentrated alkalis and common organic solvents, supporting aggressive industrial coating systems.
Featured Chrome Oxide Green Product
Chrome Oxide Green — Pigment Green 17
Chromium(III) Oxide (Cr2O3) for heavy-duty coatings, engineering plastics, ceramic pigment, refractory pigment, construction materials and abrasive applications. Request the technical data sheet for application-specific particle-size and performance information.
Product Range & Applications
Review the Pigment Green 17 shade and application profile below.
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Industry Applications: Beyond Standard Coatings
Chrome oxide green pigment serves industries where organic pigments may not survive. In heavy-duty industrial coatings, PG 17 supports permanent green coloration for coil coatings, marine paints, chemical-resistant tank linings and bridge maintenance coatings. In engineering plastics, its heat stability supports high-temperature processing of polymers such as PEEK, PPS and polyimide.
In ceramics and glass, chromium oxide green pigment supports kiln firing, ceramic glazes, porcelain and glass coloration. In refractory applications, heat resistance and chemical stability support refractory bricks and furnace linings. In construction materials, PG 17 provides durable green coloration for concrete, roofing tiles, paving blocks and exterior renders. Its Mohs hardness of 8.5 also supports abrasive and polishing applications.
For outdoor concrete and cement applications, explore our construction pigment solutions.
For exterior architectural and industrial systems, see our paints and coatings pigment solutions.
Global Demand & Inorganic Pigment Market Trends
Demand for chrome oxide green pigment is supported by infrastructure construction, durable colored concrete and roofing materials, and the specification of high-performance inorganic pigments for extreme industrial environments. Longer-life coating systems in marine, energy and infrastructure sectors further support demand for PG 17. Manali Pigments exports chromium oxide green pigment to more than 15 countries, including the USA, Brazil, Turkey and the UAE.
Chrome Oxide Green in Industrial Formulations
PG 17 supports durable green coloration in outdoor concrete and cement applications.
It also serves demanding exterior architectural and industrial coatings.
For the broader inorganic pigment family, explore Ultramarine pigments.
For deep-black complementary shades, explore Carbon Black pigments.
For certification and quality-system information, visit Quality & Compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chrome Oxide Green (Pigment Green 17) is an inorganic pigment offering extreme heat stability up to 1000°C, absolute opacity and chemical inertness, with lower tinting strength and a matte finish. Phthalocyanine Green (Pigment Green 7) is an organic pigment offering brilliant transparent shades and high tinting strength, but lower heat stability. The choice depends on the application.
Chromium(III) Oxide (Cr2O3) is a stable trivalent chromium compound. Product safety, regulatory status and permitted applications must always be confirmed against the applicable technical and regulatory documentation for the intended market.
Yes. Its heat stability up to 1000°C makes Pigment Green 17 suitable for high-temperature ceramic glazes, porcelain decoration and refractory applications when the grade and formulation are technically approved for the intended process.
The chemical formula is Cr2O3, representing Chromium(III) Oxide. It is produced through high-temperature calcination of chromium compounds and forms a dense, stable crystal structure.
Manali Pigments manufactures chrome oxide green in-house, controlling calcination, washing, drying and precision milling. This supports consistent shade, particle size and tinting strength, with an ISO 9001:2015 quality system governing production.
Yes. Pigment Green 17 offers maximum lightfastness and weather resistance for colored concrete, roofing tiles, paving blocks and exterior renders when the selected grade and formulation are approved for the intended construction use.
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