Sodium dichromate
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Chemical formula | Na2Cr2O7 |
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OTP appearance | bright orange crystals |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 261.97 |
Density(g/cc) | 2.52 |
Melting Point(°C) | 356.7 |
Boiling Point(°C) | 400(decomp) |
Solubility in water(g/L) | 730 |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Justification Questioned
Other
- Intermediate in chromium refining
- oxidizing reagent
Natural occurrence
Hazards
- potential (Chromium VI) carcinogen
Production
Synthesis
carbon dioxide
Bubble carbon dioxide through an aqueous solution of sodium chromate
- 2 Na2CrO4 + 2 CO2 + H2O → Na2Cr2O7 + 2 NaHCO3
sulfuric acid
Combine sulfuric acid and sodium chromate
- Na2CrO4 + H2SO4 → Na2Cr2O7 + 2 NaHSO4