Potassium Dichromate

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Potassium dichromate, 7778-50-9, K₂Cr₂O₇, MW 294.18 is bright, yellowish-red, transparent crystals, melting point 396 °C. Potassium dichromate is soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and is a dangerous fire risk when in contact with organic materials. Potassium dichromate is used as an oxidizing agent as well as in electroplating, explosives, adhesives, pigments, alloys, as a depolarizer in dry cell batteries, and for orange patinas (copper, brass, bronze).

General Information on Potassium dichromate

Item No. : P7629-500, P7629-2.5, P7629-12

CAS No. : 7778-50-9

Synonym : Potassium bichromate

Properties of Potassium dichromate :

Appearance/Form: Bright, yellowish-red transparent crystals

Formula: K₂Cr₂O₇

Molecular Weight: 294.18

pH: 3.5 - 5.0 at 25 °C (77 °F)

MP: 396 °C (748 °F)             

Density: 2.680 g/mL

Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol

Other: Decomposes at 500 °C

WARNING: Dangerous fire risk when in contact with organic materials.

Stock Status : Readily Available

Purity : 99%

Storage : Keep tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated place

Uses of Potassium dichromate

Oxidizing agent, electroplating, explosives, adhesives, pigments, alloys, as a depolarizer in dry cell batteries and as an orange patina (copper, brass, bronze)

Transport Information for Potassium dichromate

Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solids, oxidizing, n.o.s. (Potassium dichromate)

UN3086

Class: 6.1 (5.1)

Packing Group: I

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