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Data Sheet

  Potassium Dichromate
(Potassium Bichromate)
Rev. Date 04/21/06
    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   16-5300
Appearance:   Orange Red Granular Powder
Loss on Drying:   0.1% Max.
Assay:   99.0% Min.
Sulfate:   0.1% Max.
Chloride:   0.1% Max
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-P-83770
 
PACKAGING:   50 lb. Drums
 
USES:   Potassium Dichromate is a corrosion inhibitor. It is also used in manufacturing of other potassium/chromium compounds, manufacture of frits, glass and glazes. It can also be used for pyrotechnic and photographic applications.
 
HANDLING:   Store material in tightly closed containers. Avoid contact with reducing agents. Good personal hygiene and housekeeping care important when handling any chromium compound. Carcinogen. OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compounda t 1mg/m3as CrO3 and as .05mg/m3 as Cr. This product may be subject to SARA section 313 reporting requirements (Cr 35.33%). See the MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Oxidizing Solid, N.O.S. (Potassium Dichromate)
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1479, Class 5.1, PGIII, Label Code 5.1, RQ 10(4.54)
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Potassium Dichromate
(Potassium Bichromate)
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Bulk Density

7778-50-9
HX 7680000
398 °C
100 lbs./cu.ft.

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2319066
294.19
K2CrO7
11.7g/100ml
 

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