Sodium Dichromate

Sodium Dichromate is an inorganic compound, usually encountered as a dihydrate. It is a hazardous inorganic compound.

Chemical Formula: Na2CR2O7

Appearance: Red or red-orange crystals.

Uses:

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

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

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

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