Chromic acid (H2CrO4), disodium salt, decahydrate
Chromic acid (H2CrO4), disodium salt, decahydrate Basic information
- Product Name:
- Chromic acid (H2CrO4), disodium salt, decahydrate
- Synonyms:
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- Chromic acid (H2CrO4), disodium salt, decahydrate
- Sodium chromate decahydrate
- CAS:
- 13517-17-4
- MW:
- 0
- Mol File:
- 13517-17-4.mol
Chromic acid (H2CrO4), disodium salt, decahydrate Chemical Properties
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 13517-17-4
Chromic acid (H2CrO4), disodium salt, decahydrate Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties
Sodium chromate, including the hexahydrate, is yellow crystalline solids that can also be used in solution. Disodium dichromate (10588-01-9):
Chemical Properties
Deliquescent yellow monoclinic crystals from H2O.
Hazard
Confirmed carcinogen.
Safety Profile
Confirmed human carcinogen. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Na2O. See also CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS and SODIUM CHROMATE.
Potential Exposure
Used to make dyes, inks, pigments, and other chromates; in leather tanning, a corrosion inhibitor in circulating water systems; metal treatment; a drilling mud additive; chemical intermediate for chromium catalysts; colorimetry, oxidizing agent; bleaching agent; an algicide, fungicide, insecticide; in wood preservation.
Shipping
UN3087 Oxidizing solid, toxic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 5.1; Labels: 5.1-Oxidizer, 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required. UN3085 Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 5.1; Labels: 5.1-Oxidizer, 8-Corrosive material, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Aqueous solution in a base. A strong oxidizer. Violent reaction with reducing agents; combustibles, strong acids; organic materials.