Sodium Dichromate
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IUPAC: Sodium dichromate
CAS: 10588-01-9
Overview
Sodium dichromate is an important industrial chemical used primarily in the production of chromium compounds and in metal finishing. It is a powerful oxidizer containing hexavalent chromium, which makes it effective but also highly toxic and carcinogenic.
Composition
Uses
- • Chrome plating
- • Wood preservation (CCA treatment)
- • Corrosion inhibitor
- • Pigment production
Fun Facts
- ✦ CCA (chromated copper arsenate) treated wood has been phased out for residential use but is still used for industrial purposes
Safety
- ⚠ Known carcinogen (hexavalent chromium)
- ⚠ Highly toxic
- ⚠ Strong oxidizer
- ⚠ Environmental contaminant
Structure
SMILES
[O-][Cr](=O)(=O)O[Cr](=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
Properties
- Type
- salt
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 261.97 g/mol
- Density
- 2.5200 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 356.7 °C
- Boiling Point
- 400.0 °C
- Solubility
- 730 g/L at 20°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 261.8250
- TPSA
- 124.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 7
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 11
- Complexity
- 194.0
Also Known As
Sodium bichromate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sodium Dichromate?
Sodium Dichromate (Na₂Cr₂O₇) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium dichromate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Dichromate?
Sodium Dichromate has a molar mass of 261.968 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Dichromate at room temperature?
Sodium Dichromate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Dichromate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Dichromate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Dichromate?
Sodium Dichromate (Na₂Cr₂O₇) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Chromium (Cr).