Sodium Dichromate

Na₂Cr₂O₇

IUPAC: Sodium dichromate

CAS: 10588-01-9

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 7 15,9990
Sodium Na 2 22,9900
Chromium Cr 2 51,9960

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
42,8%
Na
17,6%

Verwendung

  • Chrome plating
  • Wood preservation (CCA treatment)
  • Corrosion inhibitor
  • Pigment production

Wissenswertes

  • CCA (chromated copper arsenate) treated wood has been phased out for residential use but is still used for industrial purposes

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Known carcinogen (hexavalent chromium)
  • ⚠ Highly toxic
  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer
  • ⚠ Environmental contaminant

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
261,97 g/mol
Dichte
2,5200 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
356,7 °C
Siedepunkt
400,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Auch bekannt als

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).