Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

IUPAC: Potassium dichromate

CAS: 7778-50-9

Übersicht

Potassium dichromate is a bright orange crystalline oxidizing agent used in analytical chemistry and industrial processes.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 7 15,9990
Potassium K 2 39,0980
Chromium Cr 2 51,9960

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Chrome plating
  • Leather tanning
  • Analytical chemistry (COD test)
  • Photography

Wissenswertes

  • K₂Cr₂O₇ was once used in breathalyzer tests — it changes from orange to green in the presence of alcohol

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Carcinogen (Cr⁶⁺)
  • ⚠ Highly toxic
  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer
  • ⚠ Environmental pollutant

Structure

SMILES

[O-][Cr](=O)(=O)O[Cr](=O)(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
industrial
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
294,19 g/mol
Dichte
2,6800 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
398,0 °C
Siedepunkt
500,0 °C
Löslichkeit
125 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
293,7728
TPSA
124,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
7
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
194,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Dichromate?
Potassium Dichromate (K₂Cr₂O₇) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Potassium dichromate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Dichromate?
Potassium Dichromate has a molar mass of 294.19 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Dichromate at room temperature?
Potassium Dichromate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Dichromate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Dichromate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Dichromate?
Potassium Dichromate (K₂Cr₂O₇) is composed of Oxygen (O), Potassium (K), Chromium (Cr).