Abstract: A chromium hydroxide precipitate obtained by a continuous process is described, wherein chromium containing waste waters are subjected to continuous hot treatment with acetic acid or with alkaline acetates and alkaline hydroxides at a temperature from 40.degree. C. to boiling point and at atmospheric pressure, at a pH higher than 6.5, preferably between 7 and 10, particularly about 7.5. Thus, a "sandy" type of chromium hydroxide is obtained, having a titer in Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 of 20 to 40% by weight, which quickly filters, is easily soluble in acids, and thereby affords an easy valorization both as a tanning agent and as a raw material for preparing other chromium compound.

Abstract: A continuous process is described, wherein chromium-containing waste waters are subjected to continuous hot treatment with acetic acid or with alkaline acetates and alkaline hydroxides at a temperature from 40.degree. C. to boiling point and at atmospheric pressure, at a pH higher than 6.5, preferably between 7 and 10, particularly about 7.5. Thus, a "sandy" type of chromium hydroxide is obtained, having a titer in Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 of 20 to 40% by weight, which quickly filters, is easily soluble in acids, and thereby affords an easy valorization both as a tanning agent and as a raw material for preparing other chromium compound.