AMMONIUM DI CHROMATE

Ammonium dichromate  is also called ammonium bi chromate.

CHARECTERISTICS

• It is present in the form of orange crystals and needles.

DENSITY

• 2.152

MELTING POINT

• Melts on slow heating too

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in water

SOURCE

• Prepared by the reaction of chromic acid on ammonium hydroxide

HAZARDS

• Ammonium chromate is poisonous in dust and liquid form
• It causes irritation in eyes and on skin. So it is necessary to keep them away from this chemical compound.
• It is highly explosive and should be kept away from oxidizing agents and other organic materials.

 USES

• It is used as a mordant in dying
• The chemical is used in the preparation of pigments and paint industry
• It is also used in chrome alum and artificial fragrances.
• Photography, lithography and engraving have application of ammonium di chromate
• It is used in explosives, chromic acid and to clean oil.