Sodium Bichromate

Synonym(s)

: sodium dichromate, disodium dichromate, natrium dichromate

Mol. Formula

: Cr2Na2O7

EC / List no.

: 234-190-3

CAS no.

: 10588-01-9

Molecular weight

: 261,97

Sodium bichromate is an inorganic sodium salt. Contains a dichromate (2-). It appears as a red or red-orange crystalline solid. May be severely irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor and in the manufacture of other chemicals.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals.
» This substance has an industrial use that results in the production of another substance (use of intermediates).
» Release of this substance to the environment is likely to occur: indoor use as a reagent.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Appears as light brown to orange-red plates that are strongly hygroscopic.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	356.85
Density	g/cm³	2.5	20 °C
Solubility	g/ L	317	20 °C, soluble with water
Vapor pressure	Pa	0	20 °C
LogP		-1	20 °C
pH		4	1% solution
Autoignition temperature	°C	Non flammable
Corrosivity		Corrosive