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Data Sheet
Potassium Dichromate (Potassium Bichromate)

TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANAYSIS
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 SDS 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 7778-50-9
RTEC Number HX 7680000
Melting point 398 ° C
Bulk Density 100 lbs./cu.ft.
EINEC Number 2319066
Molecular Wt. 294.19
Molecular Formula K2CrO7
Water Solubility 11.7g/100ml

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