Sodium Dichromate

Sodium Dichromate

Sodium dichromate is an inorganic compound, usually encountered as a dihydrate.

Chemical Formula: Na2CR2O7

CAS Number: 7789-12-0

Grade: ACS

Appearance: Red or red-orange crystals.

Uses:

• Corrosion inhibitor: Primarily used in cooling systems to prevent metal corrosion by forming a protective layer on the metal surface.

• Metal treatment: Used in limited cases for metal cleaning, tanning, and dyeing.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Textile industry: Historically used as a mordant in dyeing textiles, but its use has been largely replaced by safer alternatives.

• Laboratory applications: Acts as an oxidizing agent in specific laboratory reactions due to its strong oxidizing properties.